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title: "Key concepts"
date: "2024-02-14T06:18:38+00:00"
summary: "Discover key concepts of Edge powered by Akamai, including SSL and hostname management. Learn how to enhance website security, improve content delivery, and provide a reliable browsing experience for your users."
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The following are the key concepts of Edge powered by Akamai:

 

**Concept**

**Description**

[SSL management](/acquia-cloud-platform/add-ons/edge/edge-akamai/key-concept/ssl-management#sslmanagement)

With SSL management, you can ensure that your website provides end users with a secure and reliable browsing experience by establishing a secure connection with a valid SSL certificate.

[Hostname management](/acquia-cloud-platform/add-ons/edge/edge-akamai/key-concept/add-hostname#hostname)

A platform offers a robust content delivery network (CDN) solution, ensuring the efficient delivery of your content while safeguarding data integrity. This process manages hostnames and establishes a secure connection with a valid SSL certificate. Therefore, it instills confidence in your users’ browsing experience.