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Comparative Analysis of Security Mechanisms in SSL\TLS, HTTPS, and VPN Protocols.

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Title: Comparative Analysis of Security Mechanisms in SSL\TLS, HTTPS, and VPN Protocols.
Alternate Title: SSL\TLS, HTTPS və VPN protokollarında təhlükəsizlik mexanizmlərinin müqayisəli təhlili. (Azerbaijani)
Authors: Khalilli, Rovshan
Source: Scientific Research / Elmi Tədqiqat; 2026, Vol. 6 Issue 3, p216-221, 6p
Subject Terms: Secure Sockets Layer (Computer network protocol), Virtual private networks, Computer network security, Data encryption, Data privacy, Encryption protocols, Electronic authentication, HTTP (Computer network protocol)
Abstract: In the modern information society, information security and network protection are considered one of the main priorities. Various cryptographic protocols are used to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and authentication of data transmitted over the Internet. The purpose of the study is to conduct a comparative analysis of the security mechanisms applied in the SSL/TLS, HTTPS and VPN protocols, to systematically examine their cryptographic structures, authentication methods, encryption algorithms and application areas. Symmetric and asymmetric encryption methods, digital certificate infrastructure (PKI), key exchange mechanisms (for example, Diffie-Hellman), as well as tunneling and network-level protection mechanisms are analyzed. The SSL/TLS protocol provides encrypted data transmission by creating a secure channel mainly at the transport level. HTTPS is a secure version of the HTTP protocol over TLS and is mainly used in the web environment. VPN technologies, on the other hand, provide complex protection at both the application and network levels by creating an encrypted tunnel between the user and the remote network. Comparative analysis shows that SSL/TLS and HTTPS mainly focus on application-level security mechanisms, while VPN provides broader protection capabilities at the network infrastructure level. However, there are certain differences between these technologies in terms of performance, management complexity, application scope, and security level. In conclusion, the study shows that choosing the appropriate protocol according to specific security requirements plays an important role in ensuring the sustainability and cybersecurity of information systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: In the modern information society, information security and network protection are considered one of the main priorities. Various cryptographic protocols are used to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and authentication of data transmitted over the Internet. The purpose of the study is to conduct a comparative analysis of the security mechanisms applied in the SSL/TLS, HTTPS and VPN protocols, to systematically examine their cryptographic structures, authentication methods, encryption algorithms and application areas. Symmetric and asymmetric encryption methods, digital certificate infrastructure (PKI), key exchange mechanisms (for example, Diffie-Hellman), as well as tunneling and network-level protection mechanisms are analyzed. The SSL/TLS protocol provides encrypted data transmission by creating a secure channel mainly at the transport level. HTTPS is a secure version of the HTTP protocol over TLS and is mainly used in the web environment. VPN technologies, on the other hand, provide complex protection at both the application and network levels by creating an encrypted tunnel between the user and the remote network. Comparative analysis shows that SSL/TLS and HTTPS mainly focus on application-level security mechanisms, while VPN provides broader protection capabilities at the network infrastructure level. However, there are certain differences between these technologies in terms of performance, management complexity, application scope, and security level. In conclusion, the study shows that choosing the appropriate protocol according to specific security requirements plays an important role in ensuring the sustainability and cybersecurity of information systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: <i>Copyright of Scientific Research / Elmi Tədqiqat is the property of Azerbaijan Science Center and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract.</i> (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.)
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