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Chapter 4
Operating SSL
This chapter explains the operation of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) feature available
with the HTTP(S) eWay.
What’s in This Chapter
Overview
on page 27
KeyStores and TrustStores
on page 29
SSL Handshaking
on page 33
Using the OpenSSL Utility
on page 36
4.1
Overview
The use of SSL with HTTP, here called HTTPS, enables HTTP data exchanges that are
secure from unauthorized interception from “hackers” or other entities. The eWay’s SSL
feature provides a secure communications channel for the data exchanges (see Figure
8).
