WTLS
The Wireless Transport Layer Security (WTLS) protocol is based on the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol. WTLS provides reliability and security for wireless communications using the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP). WTLS is necessary due to the limited memory and processing abilities of WAP-enabled phones.
WTLS can be implemented in one of three classes: Class 1 is called anonymous authentication but is not designed for practical use. Class 2 is called server authentication and is the most common model. The clients and server may authenticate using different means. Class 3 is server and client authentication. In Class 3 authentication, the client’s and server’s WTLS certificates are authenticated. Class 3 is the strongest form of ...
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