Chapter 4. Analyzing SSL/TLS
In this chapter we will learn what SSL/TLS is used for, how the entire handshake process happens, and about the common areas where the SSL/TLS handshake fails, by covering the following topics:
- An introduction to SSL/TLS
- The SSL/TLS Handshake Protocol with Wireshark
- SSL/TLS—decrypting communication with Wireshark
- SSL/TLS—debugging handshake issues
An introduction to SSL/TLS
Transport Layer Security (TLS) is the new name for Secure Socket Layer (SSL). It provides a secure transport connection between applications with the following benefits:
- SSL/TLS works on Layer 7 (the Application Layer) on behalf of the higher-level protocols
- SSL/TLS provides confidentiality and integrity by encrypting communications
- SSL/TLS allows client-side ...
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