SSL TLS Handshake

The SSL/TLS handshake is the series of steps that occur when a client and server establish a secure connection over the internet. It involves negotiating encryption algorithms, verifying the server's identity via digital certificates, and exchanging keys to establish a secure, encrypted session.

This process ensures that the connection is private and that the data transmitted between the user and the exchange cannot be read or tampered with by third parties. The handshake is the foundational moment of trust in web-based finance.

If the handshake fails or is interrupted, the connection is aborted, protecting the user from potentially insecure or malicious sites. As protocols evolve, the handshake process has become increasingly efficient and secure, incorporating features like forward secrecy to protect against future decryption of captured traffic.