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Q & A Security · August 15, 2026

What's the difference between SSL and TLS?

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) was the original protocol, now deprecated and insecure. TLS (Transport Layer Security) is its successor — TLS 1.2 and 1.3 are the current secure versions. The term ‘SSL certificate’ persists for historical reasons; every modern ‘SSL certificate’ is actually used with TLS. SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0, and TLS 1.1 are all deprecated and should be disabled.

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What Is an SSL Certificate? TLS, HTTPS, and Trust Explained
SSL certificates are the foundation of HTTPS — they prove you're talking to the real server and encrypt everything in transit. Without one, browsers show security warnings and Google ranks your site lower.