SSL Complete Guide 2021: HTTP to HTTPS - CSR - Certificate Signing Request

The video tutorial explains the process of creating a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) and the necessary steps before obtaining a certificate. It covers the generation of a public-private key pair using RSA or EDCA algorithms, the format and content of a CSR, and the importance of including a common name and public key. The tutorial also details the certificate issuance process, including identity verification and the role of a Certification Authority server. Additionally, it discusses the structure of certificates, the chain of trust, and provides a guide to creating self-signed certificates using OpenSSL.

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