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How an SSL Encryption Connection Is Established

In an SSL transaction, the following happens:

  1. The client sends a handshake to the server.
  2. The server sends its certificate to the client.

    The certificate includes the following information:

  3. If the certificate is valid and the client trusts the Certification Authority, the client has now verified the server's identity, and the connection is made.


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