SSL 3.0 vs TLS 1.2

Developers should learn about SSL 3 meets developers should learn and use tls 1. Here's our take.

SSL 3.0

Nice Pick

Developers should learn about SSL 3

Pros

• 0 primarily for historical context and to understand the evolution of internet security protocols, as it laid the groundwork for TLS (Transport Layer Security)
• Related to: tls, https

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

TLS 1.2

Developers should learn and use TLS 1

Pros

• 2 to implement secure data transmission in applications, especially for web services, APIs, and client-server communications where sensitive information like passwords or financial data is exchanged
• Related to: tls-1.3, https

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use SSL 3.0 if: You want 0 primarily for historical context and to understand the evolution of internet security protocols, as it laid the groundwork for tls (transport layer security) and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use TLS 1.2 if: You prioritize 2 to implement secure data transmission in applications, especially for web services, apis, and client-server communications where sensitive information like passwords or financial data is exchanged over what SSL 3.0 offers.

The Bottom Line

SSL 3.0 wins

Developers should learn about SSL 3