What is an SSL

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SSL (Secure Sockets Layer), implemented today through TLS (Transport Layer Security), is the foundation of secure web communication. In this course, you’ll learn what SSL/TLS is, how it works, and why secure connections are essential for every modern website.

We’ll explain how HTTPS encrypts data in transit, how browsers verify certificates, and how SSL impacts user trust, search engine visibility, and regulatory compliance. You’ll also explore the different types of SSL certificates and understand the practical steps required to install, renew, and maintain them properly.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a clear understanding of how SSL/TLS protects websites and how to implement it correctly to avoid security warnings, downtime, and trust issues.

Course Content

Module 1: SSL Basics: Understanding Secure Connections
To explain what SSL/TLS is, its fundamental role in encryption, and why it's a foundational element for secure web browsing and building trust.

Module 2: SSL Management: Choosing, Installing & Maintaining Your Certificate
To guide users through the practical process of choosing the right SSL/TLS certificate, and implementing/maintaining it without service disruption.

Module 3 — SSL in the Real World: Risks, Limitations, and Best Practices
SSL/TLS is essential for encrypting data in transit and establishing trust through HTTPS — but it does not secure a website by itself. This module explains what SSL/TLS does and does not protect against, highlights common misconceptions, and outlines practical best practices for maintaining secure SSL deployments over time. Learners will understand how SSL fits into a broader security strategy and how to reduce risk through correct configuration, monitoring, and maintenance.

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Course Content

Module 1: SSL Basics: Understanding Secure Connections
To explain what SSL/TLS is, its fundamental role in encryption, and why it's a foundational element for secure web browsing and building trust.

Lesson 1.1 – What is an SSL

Quiz — Lesson 1.1

Lesson 1.2 – Why SSL Matters: Trust, SEO & Compliance

Quiz — Lesson 1.2

Module 2: SSL Management: Choosing, Installing & Maintaining Your Certificate
To guide users through the practical process of choosing the right SSL/TLS certificate, and implementing/maintaining it without service disruption.

Lesson 2.1 – Types of SSL Certificates: Choosing the Right Fit

Quiz — Lesson 2.1

Lesson 2.2 – SSL Installation and Renewal

Quiz — SSL Installation and Renewal

Lesson 3.2 – SSL & Trust Signals

Lesson 3.2 – SSL & Trust Signals

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1: SSL Basics: Understanding Secure Connections To explain what SSL/TLS is, its fundamental role in encryption, and why it's a foundational element for secure web browsing and building trust.

Module 2: SSL Management: Choosing, Installing & Maintaining Your Certificate To guide users through the practical process of choosing the right SSL/TLS certificate, and implementing/maintaining it without service disruption.

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Module 1: SSL Basics: Understanding Secure Connections
To explain what SSL/TLS is, its fundamental role in encryption, and why it's a foundational element for secure web browsing and building trust.

Module 2: SSL Management: Choosing, Installing & Maintaining Your Certificate
To guide users through the practical process of choosing the right SSL/TLS certificate, and implementing/maintaining it without service disruption.