SSL builds on the encoding format of the Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions protocol and uses digital signatures based on public-key cryptosystems to secure e-mail.

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SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a protocol for securing internet connections, not specifically for securing email. It does not build on the MIME protocol but rather uses encryption to secure data transmitted over the internet.

SSL Builds on the Encoding Format of the Multipurpose Internet