TLS (Transport Layer Security) is a cryptographic protocol that provides secure communication over a network. It ensures that the data exchanged between two systems remains confidential and tamper-proof.

Key Features

  • Encryption: TLS uses encryption to protect data from being intercepted or read by unauthorized parties.
  • Authentication: It verifies the identity of the communicating parties, ensuring that they are who they claim to be.
  • Integrity: TLS ensures that the data has not been altered during transmission.

How TLS Works

  1. Handshake: The client and server negotiate the encryption algorithm and exchange cryptographic keys.
  2. Data Transfer: The encrypted data is transmitted between the client and server.
  3. Session Termination: Once the communication is complete, the session is terminated and the keys are destroyed.

Common TLS Versions

  • TLS 1.0
  • TLS 1.1
  • TLS 1.2
  • TLS 1.3

TLS 1.3

TLS 1.3 is the latest version of the protocol and offers several improvements over its predecessors:

  • Faster Handshake: The handshake process is faster and more efficient.
  • Stronger Security: It includes stronger cryptographic algorithms and mitigates known vulnerabilities.
  • Reduced Latency: It reduces the time taken to establish a secure connection.

Additional Resources

For more information on TLS, please visit our TLS Documentation.

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