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OpenSSL

Offers access to secure socket layer functions.

Made by The OpenSSL Project

  • Networking

  • secure-connections

  • secure-network-connections

  • security-suite

  • Encryption

  • network-connections

  • secure-connection

  • secure-sockets-layer

  • framework

  • secure-networking

  • network-connection

  • security-utilities

  • decryption

  • secure-network-connection

What is OpenSSL?

The OpenSSL framework is a comprehensive toolkit that provides a robust and commercial-grade implementation of the Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocols, offering a full range of functionalities to developers and security professionals. This open-source project serves as a general-purpose cryptography library, enabling users to access a variety of secure socket layer functions through a program and library interface. OpenSSL is a versatile tool in the Security category of a tech stack, equipping developers with the necessary tools to build and maintain secure applications and communication channels

Highlights

  • Implements the Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocols
  • Provides a general-purpose cryptography library
  • Offers a program and library interface to access secure socket layer functions
  • Serves as a robust, commercial-grade, and full-featured toolkit
  • Enables the development and maintenance of secure applications and communication channels

Platforms

  • Windows
  • Mac
  • BSD
  • Haiku
  • Linux

Languages

  • English

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