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Technically, SSL is the name of the older protocol that TLS replaced. TLS builds upon SSL so that it's more secure. Unfortunately, SSL is still the ubiquitous term, it seems, but we really should start saying TLS now so as not to confuse unsuspecting site owners / sysadmins.

SSL is a dead protocol that has major vulnerabilities. It no longer has support and anyone still using it should really move on. TLS is the recommended replacement protocol that is still secure. HTTPS can be thought of as secure http, regardless of protocol.

Thank you both. Understand.