Introduction to Computer Networks and Cybersecurity

Chapter 23

Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) Protocols for Transport Layer Security

The learning goals for this chapter are as follows:

• Explore the various components that provide for Secure Socket Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS) between two hosts
• Learn the steps involved in the handshake protocol and the types of attacks that it may encounter
• Learn the usefulness of the Record Protocol
• Understand the usefulness of Extended Validation SSL (EV-SSL)
• Learn how to create a Certificate Authority (CA) using OpenSSL and sign a certificate
• Learn the steps involved in the generating and installing a Web site’s certificate
• Explore the mechanisms used to generate and install a self-signed root CA certificate

23.1 Introductory ...