What is
SSL/TLS?
SSL/TLS certificates encrypt data transmitted between web browsers and servers, ensuring that sensitive information cannot be intercepted by attackers.
Why it
matters.
SSL/TLS is essential for protecting customer data and preventing man-in-the-middle attacks. Without it, all data transmitted is visible to attackers and browsers will show security warnings.
What can
go wrong.
If SSL/TLS is not properly configured: all data is transmitted in plain text, attackers can intercept and modify communications, browsers will show security warnings, and customer trust is compromised.
Technical
details.
SSL/TLS certificates contain: issuer information, subject (domain name), validity dates, public key, and digital signature. Certificates must be valid, not expired, and match the domain name. HTTPS should be forced (HTTP redirects to HTTPS).
Check your domain’s
SSL/TLS status.
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