Pinterest’s recent security announcement offers a good excuse to talk about the increase in HTTPS encryption, and why you need security controls that can scan HTTPS traffic without slowing down your network. Watch the video for details.
(Episode Runtime: 2:52)
Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sKIfh3Xswc
EPISODE REFERENCES:
- Pinterest beefs up security with HTTPS – Venture Beat
- WatchGuard Firebox M500 keeps HTTPS safe – eWeek
- WatchGuard Infographic on accelerated security – WatchGuard
— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)
How is the appliance able to read encrypted traffic? Wouldn’t you need to run some type of man in the middle between clients and servers?