tls-ssl
Installation
SKILL.md
TLS/SSL Certificates
What I Do
I am TLS (Transport Layer Security), the cryptographic protocol providing secure communications over networks. I evolved from SSL to provide encryption, authentication, and integrity for data in transit. I use X.509 certificates to authenticate servers and optionally clients. I support various cipher suites for encryption, with modern best practices favoring AEAD ciphers like AES-GCM and ChaCha20-Poly1305. I implement perfect forward secrecy through ephemeral key exchanges. I enable HTTPS, secure APIs, and encrypted microservices communication. I help organizations meet compliance requirements and protect sensitive data during transmission.
When to Use Me
- HTTPS web server configuration
- API security and authentication
- Service-to-service encryption
- Email server security (SMTPS, IMAPS)
- Database connection encryption
- VPN and secure tunnel establishment
- IoT device communication security
- Legacy system security upgrades