SSL and TLS: Theory and Practice

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) are widellications for e-commerce and e-business and are part of most security systems available today. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to these protocols, both from a theoretical and a practical perspective, offering a solid understanding of their current design and their development. Professionals find discussions on the advantages and disadvantages of using the SSL/TLS protocols compared to other internet security protocols. Moreover, this authoritative resource shows how to properly employ the SSL and TLS protocols and configure security solutions that are based on them.