Tag: tls
-
eBPF for TLS Traffic Tracing: Secure & Efficient Observability
Tracing TLS (Transport Layer Security) traffic is crucial for modern observability systems. It helps monitor encrypted communication, diagnose issues, and optimize application performance. However, traditional methods like TLS proxying and packet capturing often come with significant performance overheads and security risks. They are not always the ideal solution, particularly for high-performance or security-sensitive environments. This…
-
Docker Containers: Enabling SSL for Secure Databases
Why Enable SSL for Databases? Security is critical for any application, especially when dealing with sensitive data like financial records or user information. Databases such as MongoDB and PostgreSQL communicate over the network, making them vulnerable to interception. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encrypts the communication between the client and the database server to prevent data…
-
Exploring Various Protocols : HTTP to Databases
Table of Contents Unraveling the Mystery of various Protocols The Role of Protocols in Network Communication Examples: HTTP, SMTP, RESP, POP3, IMAP Diving into the OSI Model Understanding the Seven Layers of the OSI Model The Application Layer and its Responsibilities Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP): A Peek into Simplicity Understanding HTTP and its Functions…
-
Understanding HTTP and HTTPS for Secure Web Communication
Every time a user visits a website, data is transmitted between the web browser and the server through a structured communication protocol. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the foundation of this exchange, enabling the transfer of web pages, images, and other resources. However, as cybersecurity threats have evolved, the need for a more secure communication…