tls
Safeguard articles tagged "tls" — guides, analysis, and best practices for software supply chain and application security.
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TLS Library Comparison: OpenSSL vs. LibreSSL vs. BoringSSL
Three forks of the same codebase, three different security philosophies. Here is how to choose the right TLS library for your project.
What Is a Certificate Authority? The Root of Digital Trust
A certificate authority is the trusted third party that vouches for who owns a public key. It is the reason your browser can trust a website it has never seen before.
What Is Mutual TLS (mTLS)? Two-Way Authentication Explained
Mutual TLS makes both sides of a connection prove their identity with certificates, not just the server. It is the backbone of zero-trust communication between services.
What Is TLS? Transport Layer Security Explained
TLS is the protocol that encrypts data in transit across the internet, turning the padlock in your browser into real protection against eavesdropping and tampering.
Envoy Proxy Security Hardening for Production Deployments
Envoy powers service meshes and API gateways across the industry. Its default configuration prioritizes connectivity over security. Here is how to fix that.
Symmetric vs Asymmetric Encryption, Explained
What makes an encryption algorithm symmetric is a single shared key for both encryption and decryption; asymmetric algorithms use a mathematically linked public/private key pair instead — and the difference decides which one you should reach for.
Certificate Pinning for Software Updates: When and How to Pin
Certificate pinning can protect your update channel from MITM attacks, but it introduces operational complexity. Here is when pinning makes sense and how to do it safely.
Kubernetes Ingress Security Configuration: Getting It Right
Ingress controllers are the front door to your Kubernetes cluster. Misconfigurations here expose everything behind them.
TLS Library Comparison: OpenSSL vs BoringSSL vs LibreSSL vs rustls
Your TLS library choice has massive security implications. Here is an honest comparison of the major options and what each trade-off means.
NGINX Security Configuration Guide for Production Deployments
NGINX powers a third of the internet. Its default configuration is optimized for getting started, not for production security. Here is the gap.
TLS Configuration Security Audit: What to Check and How
A misconfigured TLS setup can be worse than no encryption at all because it creates false confidence. Here is how to audit your TLS configuration properly.
Certificate Authority Compromise and Supply Chain Risks
A compromised certificate authority can undermine TLS trust for your entire software supply chain. Understanding CA risks is essential for defending package integrity and secure distribution.