A Simple Guide to Encryption SSL for the Web The acronym SSL
stands for Secure Socket Layer. SSL was recently renamed TLS
(Transport Layer Security), but because most people are still
unfamiliar with the name TLS and because the configuration files
still use the name SSL, we will use the name SSL in this
tutorial. SSL is a cryptographic networking protocol that allows
for secure communications between a client (usually a personal
computer) and a server (usually a web server on which a website
is located). This tutorial will teach you how to set up your
website to communicate securely with your visitors. NOTE: In
order to complete this tutorial, you'll need an existing website
with a unique domain name and access to your website's cPanel.
SSL cPanel Configuration 1. OpenSSL is located at openssl.org.
2. VeriSign's SSL store is located at verisign.com/ssl. 3.
GeoTrust's SSL store is located here. 4. For more information
about cPanel, visit cpanel.net.