SSL Complete Guide 2021: HTTP to HTTPS - History and Versions of SSL and TLS

The video tutorial covers the SSL and TLS protocols, detailing their versions and history. It emphasizes that all SSL versions are deprecated and should not be used, while TLS 1.2 and 1.3 are recommended. The tutorial provides a historical overview, noting the deprecation of older versions and advising on current best practices for configuring web servers. It stresses the importance of using the correct terminology for certificates and highlights the vulnerabilities of outdated protocols.

What is the main reason for avoiding the term 'SSL certificate'?

• SSL certificates are not secure.

• SSL certificates are not compatible with modern browsers.

• SSL protocols are deprecated.

• SSL certificates are more expensive.

When was the first published version of SSL released?

• 1993

• 1995

• 1996

• 1999

Which TLS version is most widely used as of the lecture?

• TLS 1.2

• TLS 1.3

• TLS 1.0

• TLS 1.1

What is the recommended action for web servers currently using TLS 1.2?

• Disable all TLS protocols

• Continue using TLS 1.2

• Upgrade to TLS 1.3

• Downgrade to TLS 1.0

Why should SSL 2.0 and SSL 3.0 never be used?

• They are too complex to configure.

• They are too slow for modern networks.

• They have many vulnerabilities.

• They are not supported by any browsers.

What should be done with TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 on web servers?

• Ignore them as they are rarely used.

• Enable them for backward compatibility.

• Disable them as they are deprecated.

• Use them as primary protocols.

What is the status of TLS 1.3 according to the lecture?

• It is not yet released.

• It is deprecated.

• It is recommended for use.

• It is rarely used.