<ul><li>SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a technology that ensures messages, passwords, and payment information stay private and safe from digital thieves.</li><li>SSL consists of different sub-protocols, each with a specific role in keeping you safe online.</li><li>The Record Layer chops and encrypts information to keep it secure during transmission.</li><li>The Handshake Protocol verifies website authenticity and establishes a private communication channel.</li></ul>

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