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Protocols ( A Level)

SSL

Secure Sockets Layer

Developed by Netscape for their browser

 

 

 

TLS

Transport Layer Security

Developed by a working group, based on SSL Version 3.1

Cryptographic Protocol used for HTTP and non-HTTP traffic.

TLS Video

TLS Handshake

SSL Certificates

SSL Certificates

Detailed process 

Digital Signatures

 

Digital certificates are not just used for SSL encryption, they can also be used to verify emails and documents sent from person to person through the use of a digital signature.

TLS / SSL certificate

Email Certificate

Digital Signature

Code Signing Certificate

Resources

Resources

CIE Resource

Heartbleed Bug

Teacher Presentation

Past Paper Questions

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