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SSL is a cryptographic protocol that enables secure communication between applications connected through the Web.
TLS
TLS is the successor to SSL that brings for instance the server name in the loop.
S protocol
All other protocols that end with an S run over a SSL/TLS secured connection.
Example:
- HTTPS (Secure HTTP) (Secure communication with websites) is based on SSL/TLS.
- SMTPTS: Smtp over SSL