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PySpark can be used with JDBC over SSL by following these steps:

1. Install the necessary JDBC driver: The JDBC driver for the database should be installed and available in the local environment.

2. Configure SSL settings: The SSL settings should be configured based on the database vendor’s documentation. This generally includes setting the SSL certificate path, encrypting the data, and enabling SSL.

3. Set the JDBC connection URL: The JDBC connection URL should be modified to include the SSL parameters. Typically, the SSL parameter is appended to the end of the URL, for example, jdbc:postgresql://hostname:port/database?ssl=true&sslmode=verify-full.

4. Define the connection properties: The connection properties should be defined to include the database username, password, and any other settings relevant to the database.

5. Create a Spark dataframe using the JDBC connection: The PySpark dataframe can be created using the JDBC connection with the provided connection properties as shown below:

df = spark.read \
        .format("jdbc") \
        .option("url", jdbcUrl) \
        .option("dbtable", tableName) \
        .option("user", username) \
        .option("password", password) \
        .load()

1. Use the dataframe: Once the Spark dataframe is created, it can be used for further processing, such as data transformation, aggregation, and analysis.

Note: The above steps are presented as a general guideline and may vary based on the database vendor and version. Please consult the vendor documentation for specific instructions on connecting to a database over SSL.