Security News > 2020 > April > TLS 1.3: Slow adoption of stronger web encryption is empowering the bad guys

That's why, despite TLS 1.3 being around since 2018 and offering greater security that TLS 1.2, the latter that remains the de facto standard.

The TLS 1.2 protocol took multiple round trips between client and server, while TLS 1.3 is a much smoother process that requires only one trip.

When fully adopted, TLS 1.3 will make the internet a safer place but until that happens, the fractured uptake is empowering the bad guys.

TLS 1.3 attempts to limit RSA usage but ad hoc adoption means downgrading to TLS 1.2 often takes place and attacks are rife.

The move to TLS 1.3 will reduce latency and remove the vulnerabilities present in TLS 1.2.

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