When securing online communications, most people know about SSL certificates which are used to authenticate servers to clients (i.e. computer devices). But what if you need to check that the client is also authenticated by the server? This is where we need two-way SSL. 2-way SSL is like mutual authentication, where the server and the client validate each other during the connection process. In this blog, we’ll explore how two-way SSL works, compare it with one-way SSL, and discuss its key use cases. What is 2-Way SSL? Two-way SSL aka mutual SSL authentication (Mutual SSL) is an authentication protocol that creates a secure tunnel between the server and client. In this process, both parties Validate each other’s identity before establishing secure connection. The browser and server have to show certificates for authentication. This mutual authentication increases network security and secures data transmission. 2-way SSL plays a crucial role in securing critical data in the growing cyber threats. Benefits of 2-Way SSL 2-Way SSL has many benefits and it also increases security. Some of the benefits are: Higher level of trust between the client and server by mutual authentication. Prevents man-in-the-middle attacks (MITM) as each party verifies the identity of the […]
