SSL Complete Guide 2021: HTTP to HTTPS
Become a master of HTTPS, Let's Encrypt, Cloudflare, NGINX and SSL/TLS Certificates
Created by Bogdan Stashchuk
Get hands-on with securing websites using SSL and TLS certificates. You'll move from the basics of encryption and networking to practical steps for setting up HTTPS on real web servers. No prior experience is needed, making it easy to start protecting your sites right away.
Packt | Aug 2019 | 654 min
What You Will Learn
You'll work through real-world projects using an actual domain and hosting environment. Each step includes practical exercises, from generating certificates to configuring web servers and redirecting traffic. By the end, you'll have production-ready HTTPS solutions you can apply to your own sites.
Key Features
- Set up SSL certificates using Certbot and Let's Encrypt for secure connections
- Generate RSA keys and self-signed certificates with OpenSSL for hands-on learning
- Configure Cloudflare and NGINX to manage SSL modes and migrate sites to HTTPS
Target Audience
Perfect for beginners and anyone managing websites who wants to secure them with SSL. Whether you're a web developer, DevOps engineer, network specialist, or site owner, you'll gain practical skills to confidently set up and maintain HTTPS for your projects.
