How SSL Certificates Work?
Initial Handshake: When a browser requests a secure connection (https://), the web server responds by sending its SSL certificate and public key for verification.
Certificate Validation: The browser verifies the certificate was issued by a trusted Certificate Authority, checks its validity period, and confirms it matches the website domain.
Key Exchange: The browser generates a random encryption key, encrypts it with the server’s public key, and sends it securely to establish a private communication channel.
Secure Communication: Both browser and server use the shared encryption key to encrypt and decrypt all data transmitted during the session, ensuring complete privacy.