secure socket layer

[sɪˈkjʊr ˈsɑːkɪt ˈleɪər]
noun
camada de soquete seguro
1. A cryptographic protocol designed to provide secure communication over a computer network, primarily used for encrypting data transmitted between web browsers and servers
The website uses Secure Socket Layer to encrypt sensitive customer information.
O site usa Camada de Soquete Seguro para criptografar informações sensíveis do cliente.
2. An obsolete security standard that has been largely replaced by TLS (Transport Layer Security), but the term is still commonly used
Although SSL has been deprecated, many people still refer to the protocol by its original name.
Embora SSL tenha sido descontinuado, muitas pessoas ainda se referem ao protocolo pelo seu nome original.
In both Brazil and the USA, 'SSL' is the predominant term used in technical and business contexts, despite the protocol being officially deprecated in favor of TLS since 2015. The abbreviation 'SSL' remains deeply embedded in web security terminology and is frequently used interchangeably with TLS, particularly in e-commerce, banking, and corporate environments where website security is paramount. Brazilian tech professionals and international IT standards organizations continue to recognize both terms in documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
SSLSSL/TLSTLS (Transport Layer Security)HTTPS protocol
Antonyms / Antônimos
unencrypted connectionHTTPplain text transmission

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
camada de soquete seguro
Standard technical term used in IT contexts
Brazil (IT Industry)
SSL
Acronym is universally used in technical documentation and communication
Portugal
camada de tomada segura
Portuguese variant using 'tomada' instead of 'soquete'
International Technical Standard
SSL/TLS
Modern usage includes both acronyms as SSL is largely superseded by TLS

Related Words

TLSHTTPSencryptioncryptographydigital certificatepublic key infrastructure

Related Idioms & Phrases

SSL certificate
SSL handshake
SSL encryption
enable SSL
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