Packages in the Secure Communication Module
The Secure Communication Module contains two packages:
Secure SocketsImplements encrypted socket-based communication using the SSL/TLS protocols.
HTTPSImplements the HTTPS protocol, which combines the HTTP protocol with SSL/TLS encrypted sockets. HTTPS is the most widely used protocol for secure Web traffic on the Internet.
These packages are described in detail in Part II, Secure Sockets Package, and Part III, HTTPS Package.
