Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) In Depth This week we’ve brought back
Dave Hutchieson – with his Scottish accent and technical
expertise. To share with us details of how SSL works. This is
fairly detailed subject – you’ll need the show notes graphics
and links to help understand all the details. Thanks do Dave for
his time in researching this subject and sharing his expertise
with the rest of us. Warning! – This is going to get pretty
detailed. You might want to listen multiple times. Symmetric
Keys, Public Keys, Private Keys, Certificates and Hashing Secure
Sockets Layer or SSL Part 1 Historical Background In order to
get the most from this audiocast, a basic knowledge of symmetric
key encryption, public and private key mechanisms, digital
certificates and hashing functions is assumed. If this is new
material to anyone, or you feel you need a review, please refer
to the tutorial weblink included in the show notes. A ladder
diagram showing the step by step processes involved in SSL is
also provided in the show not