Glossary

Mutual TLS (mTLS)

mTLS is like two people showing ID to each other before talking - both sides prove who they are, not just the server.

What is Mutual TLS (mTLS)?

A security protocol where both parties in a connection authenticate each other using certificates.

Why Should You Care?

mTLS prevents man-in-the-middle attacks and ensures both client and server are authenticated and traffic is encrypted.

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Real-World Example

Microservices communicate using mTLS, ensuring only authorized services can make requests to each other.

How to Protect Against Mutual TLS (mTLS)

  1. 1.

    Implement mTLS for service-to-service communication

  2. 2.

    Automate certificate management

Related Terms

Tls, Certificate, Zero Trust

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