Secure socket layer, or SSL as it is more commonly known, is an encryption protocol to secure communications over the network. Netscape developed the SSL protocol in 1994. In 1999, IETF released the transport layer security protocol superseding the SSL protocol Version 3. SSL is considered insecure because of multiple vulnerabilities identified over the years. The POODLE and BEAST vulnerabilities expose flaws in the SSL protocol itself and hence cannot be fixed with a software patch. Upgrading to TLS is the best way to remediate and secure your applications. The most recent version of TLS is Version 1.2. The recommendation is to always use the latest version of TLS.

Most websites have migrated to and started using the TLS protocol, but the encrypted communication is still referred to as an SSL connection. SSL not only provides confidentiality, but also helps to maintain the integrity of the data and achieve non-repudiation.

Securing the communication between the client...