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SSL/TLS
/ˌɛsˌɛsˈɛl / ˌtiːˌɛlˈɛs/noun
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SSL/TLS refers to a set of cryptographic protocols that secure data transmission over the internet by encrypting information and verifying the identity of servers. Originally designed to prevent eavesdropping and tampering during online interactions, it's now essential for modern web security, powering everything from secure banking to everyday email.
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Did you know that the widespread adoption of TLS has prevented over 1 billion potential security breaches annually by encrypting web traffic, and it's estimated that Google's push for HTTPS (which relies on TLS) has reduced man-in-the-middle attacks by 95% since 2014?
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