TLS/SSL hardening¶

Transport Layer Security (TLS) and its predecessor SSL are cryptographic protocols that secure communications over networks. While TLS is widely adopted, misconfigurations and outdated practices can lead to vulnerabilities like downgrade attacks, man-in-the-middle (MITM) exploits, and weak cipher compromises. This guide outlines hardened TLS/SSL practices to protect data in transit.

• Use Strong protocols & ciphers

• Certificate management

• Key exchange & forward secrecy

• Mitigate known vulnerabilities

• Monitoring & validation

• Emerging threats & post-quantum readiness