Cipher Preference - SSL 3.0

A cipher is an algorithm used to encrypt data. This dialog box displays the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) version 3.0 ciphers that are available for the selected certificate.

Enabled. This column shows which ciphers are enabled. If a box is checked, the corresponding cipher is enabled.

Cipher. Lists the available ciphers.

Bits. Shows the length of the private key, in bits. In general, longer keys are more secure than shorter ones.

Message Digest. This is the algorithm used to determine if a digital signature has been tampered with.