SSL Future Authenticity

Explore the evolution and challenges of SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) protocol in this 48-minute conference talk from Black Hat USA 2011. Delve into the history of SSL, developed by Netscape engineers in the early 1990s for secure HTTP requests. Examine the enduring nature of SSL and the growing issues surrounding Certificate Authorities. Gain insights into recent high-profile SSL infrastructure attacks and their implications. Discover potential strategies for addressing authenticity problems in SSL and learn about a software release aimed at repairing the deteriorating trust relationships within this crucial protocol. Join speaker Moxie Marlinspike for an in-depth analysis of SSL's past, present, and future authenticity challenges.