Mar 09
As the HTTP protocol transfer information with plain data, some websites such as shopping, transaction, login and register need to open the HTTPS protocol to increase security, ensure important data like password will not be intercepted and sniffed.
HTTPS need the support of SSL digital certificate, almost every browser trusted CA organizations charge fees when sign digital certificates, and the price is generally 13 U.S. dollars to 50 U.S. dollars per year. (Except StartSSL and PositiveSSL)
If the certificate only for the own use, to prevent the online management of your password has been tapped, you can self sign SSL digital certificate by free.
On Debian5 + OpenSSL + Nginx environment, just follow these steps: Continue reading »