SSL/TLS protocols are essential for securing internet communications. Here's a guide to key versions and their features:

✅ Major SSL/TLS Versions

  1. SSL 2.0

    • ⚠️ Deprecated: No longer secure (released 1995).
    • 📌 SSL_TLS_versions for more details.

  2. TLS 1.0

    • 🔄 Legacy: Still used in some outdated systems (released 1999).
    • 📌 SSL_TLS_best_practices for security recommendations.

  3. TLS 1.2

    • 🧠 Widely Adopted: Supports modern encryption (released 2008).
    • TLS_1_2

  4. TLS 1.3

    • 🚀 Latest Standard: Faster and more secure (released 2018).
    • TLS_1_3

📈 Version Comparison

Version Year Security Performance
TLS 1.3 2018 🔒 High ⚡ Improved
TLS 1.2 2008 🔒 Moderate ⚡ Good
TLS 1.0 1999 ⚠️ Low ⚡ Basic

🧭 Best Practices

  • Always use TLS 1.2 or later for secure connections.
  • 📌 SSL_TLS_configuration for implementation guides.
  • Enable modern cipher suites and disable deprecated ones.

For deeper technical insights, explore our SSL_TLS_versions documentation. 🔍