Turvasertifikaatit
Turvasertifikaatit, often translated as security certificates, are digital credentials used to verify the identity of a website or an individual and to encrypt communications. They are a fundamental component of internet security, particularly for secure data transmission. The most common type of turvasertifikaatti is the Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificate, formerly known as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate. These certificates enable the HTTPS protocol, which encrypts the data exchanged between a user's browser and a website's server.
When a user visits a website secured by a turvasertifikaatti, their browser checks the certificate's validity.
Beyond TLS certificates, other types of turvasertifikaatit exist. Email certificates, for instance, can be used to