How to Create a Self-Signed SSL Certificate

Introduction Creating a self-signed SSL certificate is a cost-effective way to secure internal websites, development servers, or testing environments. By including the Subject Alternative Name…
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How to Install an SSL Certificate on NGINX

Introduction Securing your website with SSL is crucial for protecting user data and ensuring trust. This guide explains how to install SSL certificates on NGINX…
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How to Install an SSL Certificate on Apache

Introduction Securing your website with SSL is critical for encryption and trust. This guide explains how to install SSL certificates on Apache for Debian-based and…
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Subject Alternative Name (SAN) – SSL Certificate

What is Subject Alternative Name (SAN)? SAN is an extension field in an SSL certificate that allows multiple domain names or subdomains to be listed…
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Understanding Public, Private, and Self-Signed SSL Certificates

SSL certificates come in various forms, each suited to different use cases and security needs. In many cases, public SSL certificates are used for securing…
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How SSL Certificate Chain Works: Understanding Full Chain Verification

How SSL Certificate Chain Works: Understanding Full Chain Verification When a server presents an SSL certificate to a client (like a web browser), it’s not…
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How SSL/TLS handshake Works

In today’s digital landscape, data security is crucial, especially as we share sensitive information online. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates are foundational to that security,…
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Verify SSL Certificate Using OpenSSL Tools

This guide provides instructions to verify and simulate SSL certificates using OpenSSL commands. 1. Check Individual Certificate Details: Command: openssl x509 -in my.crt -text -noout…