Application Level SSL vs HTTPS

Developers should use Application Level SSL when building applications that require custom communication protocols (e meets developers should learn and use https to build secure web applications that protect user data and comply with privacy regulations like gdpr. Here's our take.

Application Level SSL

Nice Pick

Developers should use Application Level SSL when building applications that require custom communication protocols (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: ssl-tls, cryptography

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

HTTPS

Developers should learn and use HTTPS to build secure web applications that protect user data and comply with privacy regulations like GDPR

Pros

• It is critical for e-commerce sites, banking platforms, and any service handling sensitive information to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks and data breaches
• Related to: tls, ssl

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Application Level SSL if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use HTTPS if: You prioritize it is critical for e-commerce sites, banking platforms, and any service handling sensitive information to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks and data breaches over what Application Level SSL offers.

The Bottom Line

Application Level SSL wins

Developers should use Application Level SSL when building applications that require custom communication protocols (e