A deep dive into SSL and TLS: The protocols that secure the Internet
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) are cryptographic protocols that secure data transmitted over the Internet. They ensure: Confidentiality - your data is only accessible by client and server. Integrity - your data isn’t altered in transit. Authentication - you’re sure you’re talking to the real server. When you see the padlock icon in your browser that’s TLS protecting your connection. SSL was the original protocol designed and developed by Taher Elgamal at Netscape in 1994 , but it’s now obsolete due to security flaws. TLS is its modern, secure successor. Today, when people say “SSL,” they often mean “TLS.” The current version widely used is TLS 1.3, which is faster and more secure than older versions. ...