The OpenSSL Project is planning a number of changes to ensure its security component, used across millions of computers across the Internet, is in tip-top shape.. OpenSSL is an open-source code library that encrypts communications between a computer and a server using SSL/TLS (Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security). It is a fundamental defense for keeping e-commerce transactions, email and other data unreadable if the traffic is intercepted. The link for this article located at TechWorld is no longer available. . OpenSSL is embarking on major revisions to fortify its security features, aiming for improved encryption standards and enhanced data safeguarding.. OpenSSL Changes, Security Roadmap, Encryption Improvements. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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