It was the best of protocols, it was the worst of protocols. What would the Internet be without HTTPS? SSL and TLS started as a solution to using credit cards online, but it has become a requirement for almost every modern Internet application. In this episode we go over some of the fundamentals of HTTPS and how we got here.

The journey covers Netscape, Heartbleed, and a lot of ground in between. If you’ve ever looked at a security report that had HTTPS findings for the web service, and had no idea what to look for, this might help. Get your crypto pants on and get ready for a long one.