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TLS Handshake
The process of establishing a TLS connection. TLS Versions 1.0 - 1.2 Purpose of TLS: Confirm the identity of the server you’re connecting to (are they whom they say they are) Exchange necessary keys for an encrypted channel Create an encrypted communication channel between a client and a server (e.g....
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Email-over-TLS vs PGP
Both are different protocols used for different purposes. PGP stands for Pretty Good Privacy, used for encrypting and/or signing text, emails, files, and directories. It is designed for when both parties are not online at the same time; hence, the decryption could happen much later than the encryption. TLS protocol...