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Division of IT: Security
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates
When a browser operates in secure mode, the information that is being transferred is encrypted. Encryption prevents anyone except the actual sender or receiver and the server from viewing the information. This involves a process called Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
To ensure the SSL connection is made to the intended server, certificates are used. The secure server and browser exchange certificate information when a connection is established.
Most browsers come pre-loaded with trusted certificate authorities, allowing a secure Web page to automatically load. If the SSL certificate is not in the browser's pre-loaded list, a root certificate must be downloaded to identify the certificate as a trusted source.
A valid MU PawPrint and password are required to request a certificate. For more information about obtaining secure certificates, please see the SSL products page.
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