In the modern web, securing the communication between a client (like a browser) and a server is crucial. Every time you visit a website with "HTTPS" in the URL, encryption is happening behind the scenes. But how does this encryption process actually work? In this blog, we'll break down the encryption process step by step, focusing on the TLS/SSL handshake , which is the protocol used to establish a secure connection. We'll also include a flow diagram to make it easier to understand! What is TLS/SSL? Transport Layer Security (TLS) and its predecessor Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) are protocols that provide encryption between a client and a server. They ensure that any data transmitted between the two parties remains confidential and cannot be intercepted or tampered with by third parties. Here’s how the process works: Step-by-Step: How Encryption Happens Between Client and Server 1. Client Hello The encryption process begins when the client (typically a web browser) wa...