Transport Layer Security (TLS): A cryptographic protocol designed to provide secure communication across a network. The protocol uses asymmetric cryptography for authentication, symmetric encryption for privacy, and message authentication codes for message integrity. It’s extensively used in web browsing, email, instant messaging, and voice-over-IP (VoIP), among other applications.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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