• define SSL (secure socket layer) / TLS
• state the 3 purpose of SSL/TLS
• explain how SSL/TLS protocols are used when a client-server communication is initiated. +
• what happens before a session key is verified.
• define and describe handshake +
• state how the user knows SSL is being applied.
• explain the two protocols in the TLS
• describe the SSL
• define session caching
• state problems that SSL and TLS can help to overcome.
• state the applications of computer system where it would be appropriate to use SSL or TLS protocol.
• define digital signatures
• define digital certificates
• state the main purpose of digital signatures
• state the list of items that can be found in a digital certificate.
• define the certification authority
• explain how digital signature is produced before the message is sent
• explain how digital signatures can be checked on receipt to ensure that the message has not been altered during transmission
• explain how digital certificates can be used to verify message when it is received 🚨
• explain how a digital certificate is obtained or issued