SSL vs TLS: Which Encryption Protocol Is Better?

#infosec SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) both serve to encrypt data in transit, but TLS is the newer, more secure version. Picture it like sending a message in a sealed, tamper-proof envelope. Without SSL/TLS, that message could be intercepted and read.

This encryption happens at the Transport Layer (Layer 4) of the OSI model, where your data uses protocols like TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) or UDP (User Datagram Protocol) to move from one point to another. But here’s the catch: TCP and UDP don’t have built-in security. They simply handle the transportation of data. That’s why we need SSL or TLS to secure the communication channel so only the intended party can read it.

Confidentiality ensures that sensitive data is only accessible to those who are authorized protecting privacy and preventing misuse.

Keep reading in the comments for more on how this connects to ethical responsibility in cybersecurity!

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