Axnhost.com

What Is mTLS? A 4-Minute Look at TLS Mutual Authentication

Mutual TLS authentication is a win-win scenario for digital security — here’s what it is and how it aids your company’s zero-trust initiatives

Using transport layer security (TLS) on its own isn’t enough to protect your most trusted resources. If you want to add another layer of security to your systems, mutual TLS (mTLS) ensures only legitimate users can connect.

Mutual TLS authentication has gained traction over the past decade. It provides a higher level of security for your company and its most sensitive data. Some popular companies that use mTLS include Mastercard, which uses mutual TLS authentication to help secure its developer APIs, and Skype for Business Server, which uses it to secure server-to-server communications and IMs.

But what is TLS mutual authentication and how does it improve the security of your internal sites and resources? Get ready to start the clock…

Let’s hash it out.

The post What Is mTLS? A 4-Minute Look at TLS Mutual Authentication appeared first on Hashed Out by The SSL Store™.

Article source: https://www.thesslstore.com/blog/what-is-mtls-tls-mutual-authentication/

The SSL Store Security Specialist