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TryHackMe – Networking Secure Protocols

In today’s TryHackMe write-up, we’ll be diving into the crucial realm of Networking Secure Protocols. This module comprises 8 comprehensive tasks, offering a fantastic hands-on exploration of various methods used to secure network traffic. In an era where data breaches are commonplace, understanding how to protect our communications is paramount. This room on TryHackMe provides a fantastic hands-on exploration of various methods used to secure network traffic. We’ll unravel the mysteries behind SSL/TLS, the backbone of secure web browsing, and then explore practical ways to fortify existing plaintext protocols like HTTP, SMTP, POP3, and IMAP. Furthermore, we’ll examine how SSH emerged as the secure successor to the insecure TELNET and finally, demystify how a VPN can establish a secure network tunnel across an otherwise untrusted infrastructure. So, buckle up as we embark on this journey to fortify our network knowledge!

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