There’re several encryption methods, the most common
is SSL “Secure Socket Layer Technology” . This standard incorporates a
symmetric encryption method for Internet communications .
SSL technologies provides four fundamental functions :
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The user to authenticate the Web site server’s identity
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The Web site server to authenticate the user’s identify
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All information sent between the user and the Web site server
to be encrypted by the sending software and decrypted by the receiving
software providing a high degree of confidentialy.
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All information sent over an encrypted SSL connection is protected with
a mecanism for detecting tampering providing a high degree of integrity
and protection.
SSL standard includes SSL protocol that defines the format used to
transmit information. This is the encryption method used in Internet booking. |