SSL certificate

[ɛs ɛs ɛl sərˈtɪfɪkət]
nounpl: SSL certificates
certificado SSL
1. A digital document that authenticates the identity of a website and encrypts data transmitted between a user's browser and the web server using SSL/TLS protocol
The website uses an SSL certificate to protect customer payment information.
O site usa um certificado SSL para proteger as informações de pagamento do cliente.
2. A security credential issued by a Certificate Authority that verifies a website's legitimacy and enables HTTPS connection
You can verify the SSL certificate by clicking the padlock icon in your browser.
Você pode verificar o certificado SSL clicando no ícone de cadeado no seu navegador.
SSL certificates are fundamental to cybersecurity in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, as internet commerce and digital security awareness have grown, the term 'certificado SSL' has become standard in corporate and educational settings. In the USA, SSL certificates are considered essential infrastructure for any website handling sensitive data, particularly in finance and e-commerce sectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
security certificatedigital certificateX.509 certificateHTTPS certificateTLS certificate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
certificado SSL
Standard term used in Brazilian tech industry
Rio de Janeiro
certificado SSL
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
certificado SSL
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in tech hubs
Portugal
certificado SSL
Same terminology used in European Portuguese

Related Words

encryptionHTTPSCertificate AuthorityTLS protocolpublic key infrastructuredigital signaturedomain validation

Related Idioms & Phrases

lock it down with SSL
secure with an SSL certificate
enable SSL encryption
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