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(Marked it as deprecated. Linked to a better page. Largely keeping this page because it's name is "SSL")
 
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==Description==
 
==Description==
  
SSL(Secure Socket Layer) is a protocol used between 2 hosts to create an encrypted tunnel between a browser and an application. SSL has provisions for certificate based authentication of both the server and the client. This layer of protection major purpose is to provide privacy and a secure communication.
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SSL (Secure Socket Layer) is an out-of-date web protocol used between two hosts to create an encrypted connection. It has been deprecated and should not be used in any modern software.
 
 
SSL Best Practices are discussed [http://www.owasp.org/index.php/SSL_Best_Practices here]
 
 
 
==Examples ==
 
 
 
==Related Threats==
 
 
 
==Related Attacks==
 
 
 
==Related Vulnerabilities==
 
 
 
==Related Countermeasures==
 
  
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For more information, refer to the [[SSL_TLS_Knowledge_Center]].
  
 
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Latest revision as of 18:13, 28 July 2016

Description

SSL (Secure Socket Layer) is an out-of-date web protocol used between two hosts to create an encrypted connection. It has been deprecated and should not be used in any modern software.

For more information, refer to the SSL_TLS_Knowledge_Center.