Comment by israrkhan

Comment by israrkhan a day ago

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I think most people call it SSL because they use OpenSSL library to deal with secure communication have SSL in their names. Openssl being the most dominant one). Other libraries are BoringSSL, LibreSSL, wolfSSL etc.

Libraries with TLS in their names are less frequently used

GnuTLS, mbedTLS, s2n-tls and RustTLS.

slt2021 a day ago

SSL is used in websites. TlS is used in other applications, as in mTLS

  • ItsHarper 21 hours ago

    TLS is absolutely used in websites, and I'm pretty sure modern browsers refuse to use any version of SSL.

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  • throwaway843 10 hours ago

    Unfortunately you were voted down for answering OP.

    SSL for websies, TLS for email, tunnels, XMPP, etc.