Transport layer security (TLS)

 Transport layer security (TLS) 

 

What is TLS? 

Transport Layer Security (TLS) is an Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) standard protocol that provides authentication, privacy and data integrity between two communicating computer applications. It uses a public key encryption process to establish a shared secret between the two communicating devices. 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

OSA Assignment 1 - Task 3 GUIDE

Image
  OSA Assignment 1 – Task 3 Guide     Exam parameters   Time length – 5 hours (2x 2 ½ sessions)   Marks available – 28     Task 3: Design – Communication Equipment   In this task you are required to submit :   A technical proposal covering the switches, wireless infrastructure and specifications   Justification of planned network architecture and considerations for security, resilience, performance and redundancy   Evidence print screens   Annotated floor plan/network diagram     Technical Proposal   The technical proposal in task 3 follows a similar format as task 2. It's another large document detailing the requirements and recommendations for the company. In task 3, however , it should discuss communication and other digital equipment such as switches, CCTV and APs.   You should recommend multiple hardware solutions and justify between them.   Here are some examples of tables and information ...
Read more

Mobile device/application management (MDM/MAM)

  Mobile device/a pplication management     What is mobile device management (MDM)?   Mobile device management (MDM) is a service that allows an organisation to remotely control mobile devices. The devices are often manage d to enforce policies and harden security on the device.     What is mobile a pplication management (MAM)?   Mobile a pplication management (MAM) is a service that allows an organisation to remotely manage applications on a mobile device. This is usually used on personal devices where employees are still using them for work. Policies still need to be enforced, however because it is a personal device, the company cannot remotely manage the whole device.     Why do companies use MDM/MAM?   Companies use mobile management services to enforce policies on devices used for work related purposes, especially with access to sensitive data. By using MDM, the company can monitor activity on the device and flag suspicious acce...
Read more

OSA Assignment 1 - Task 1 GUIDE

  OSA Assignment 1 – Task 1 Guide     Exam parameters   Time length – 3 hours   Marks available – 20     Task 1: Planning   In this task you are required to submit :   A project plan   Gantt chart showing th e critical path   Explanation of legal requirements   Physical and digital threat countermeasures   Annotated floor plan     Gantt Chart   The Gantt Chart is the first document you should create. This details each phase of the project alongside the timescale to complete it.   Ensure you make a note of the deadline for the project along with any pre-requisites such as cabling. This should all be implemented into your Gantt Chart.   You can follow a layout like this:   Project:   Pre considerations (Gathering project timescale, risk assessments, ...)   Planning (Devising project plan, identifying budget, ...)   Design (Research hardware, identify topology, ...)   Pre ...
Read more