OpenSSL
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About
OpenSSL is a widely used open-source cryptography library providing SSL/TLS protocols and general-purpose cryptographic functions. It is a foundational security toolkit used by a vast number of software applications and systems worldwide. The project also highlights related libraries such as Bouncy Castle and Cryptlib.
Problem
Developers and systems need reliable, open-source cryptographic and SSL/TLS implementations to secure communications.
For
software developers and system administrators
How it works
OpenSSL provides a C library implementing SSL/TLS protocols and a broad set of cryptographic primitives that developers can integrate into their applications.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched