How to Determine a SSL Certificate Type. Most secure sites and pages use Secure Socket Layer certificates to create encrypted links between your browser and the Web server.

SSL certificates are an integral component in securing data and connectivity to other systems. Learn tips on how you can use the Linux openssl command to find critical certificate details.

Testing a site on the computer? Need an SSL certificate? Read our guide on how you can create self-signed SSL Certificates in Windows 11/10.

Google To Give Secure Sites A Ranking Boost Google has announced that going HTTPS — adding a SSL 2048-bit key certificate on your site — will give you a minor ranking boost.