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In this video, we will discuss why and when you should ensure your data is protected against attackers with your web app’s traffic, primarily through the use of TLS.
Course: Security Literacy
New Terms
- SSL/TLS/HTTPS: Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) are the protocols used for securing the HTTP protocol, which makes it HTTPS.
- Certificates: SSL certificates are what web servers and clients use to prove that a site is who they say they are, and set up a secure communication channel.
Further Reading
- SSL/TLS Authentication Explained, by German Eduardo Jaber De Lima - Medium
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Transport Layer Security (TLS), by O’Reilly publishing
- SSL and SSL Certificates Explained, by Steve Cope
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your web applications and various methods
to keep attackers out of your system.
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As we dive into the best practices and
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real-world implementations of
these security techniques,
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keep in mind our discussion earlier
about having a security-focused mindset.
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Everything from TLS to has been
designed to protect you and your users.
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And it's up to you to implement
them in the way that works best for
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your applications.
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Lets discuss why you often
see websites and applications
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