as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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explain how ssl works
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ssl (secure sockets layer) is a secure protocol that helps protect data transferred over the internet by encrypting it. it works by creating a private, encrypted connection between a server and a client. the server authenticates the client and the client is authenticated by the server. once the secure connection has been established all communication between the two is encrypted, preventing any malicious third parties from viewing the exchange.
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