Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a protocol that helps to secure user data when it is transmitted across the Internet. Common uses of the SSL protocol are when people shop or bank online. Users might notice that the standard “HTTP” protocol in the Internet browser’s address bar includes the letter “S,” which signifies the connection is secure. However, many other activities on the PC utilize SSL in the background, such as using email clients and establishing virtual private networks. If you are having trouble using a secured service or application on your PC, your problem may be that you need to open the SSL port. Tips Warnings Writer Bio
