SSL vs TLS vs mTLS
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Transport over the internet calls for protocols to establish a secure connection between two systems. These systems can be servers, machines, applications or users. A cryptographic protocol is required to authenticate connection and establish encrypted communication between the two ends, preventing the data from unauthorized access.
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SSL and TLS are both cryptographic protocols for encrypting data to be transferred over a network, with SSL being the older technology. Many people are already familiar with it.
Putting SSL vs. TLS vs. mTLS in simplest words, here’s what you should know:
- TLS is the successor of SSL.
- mTLS is not a different protocol. It is just an extension of the TLS standard.
Let’s learn more about these protocols, identifying they key differences in their authentication and data encryption process and effectiveness in data security while the data is in transit.
