What is the full form of SSL?

SSL stands for "Secure Sockets Layer".

What is the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)?

It has replaced Transport Layer Security (TLS), it works for establishing encrypted links between the selected computers. Though the introduction of the SSL was originally announced in 1999 it picked up popularity years later.

SSL and TLS bind the encrypted file with a key. That key is either a private key or a public key. The private key when attached to the file keeps it secure and safe, whereas as the name suggests, the public key is distributed to respective owners to whom various certificates are allotted with. These certificates are in the form of a key that allows the entrance to the chosen encrypted file.

Both the private key as well public key share a relationship which is based on mathematical operations and these keys are in a form of a pair which is only be broken by using a special private key that is specially designed for this purpose only. Also, the person who owns that private key is able to sign in through the folder of encrypted digital documents that can also include web pages, not only this the public key can verify this signature.