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Life & fun · March 2, 2022

My Book Bulletproof TLS and PKI (Second Edition) Is Out

Hello HN. I am excited to share with you my new book, Bulletproof TLS and PKI. I've worked in this space since the very early days (think SSLv2), always frustrated with the fact that the field is vast but the documentation poor. That first led me to create SSL Labs (which ended up being very popular) and then the first edition of my book (in 2014), where I aimed to cover everything a curious person needed to know about SSL/TLS and PKI. Most importantly, it's a very practical book that you can use to just learn what you need at that moment. The second edition (just out) adds coverage of…

My Book Bulletproof TLS and PKI (Second Edition) Is Out launched on March 2, 2022 with 134 votes, #242 of 3,153 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.

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Bulletproof TLS and PKI (Second Edition) is a comprehensive guide to transport layer security and public key infrastructure. Written for developers, system administrators, and security professionals who need practical knowledge about SSL/TLS protocols and PKI implementation, the book covers foundational concepts through TLS 1.3. It functions as a reference that readers can consult for specific topics as needed, with free sample chapters and an OpenSSL Cookbook available. The second edition updates content to remain current with evolving cryptographic standards.

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