Combining primitives into secure communication systems
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The 200 Millisecond Secret
What really happens between clicking a link and seeing the page?
Every time you visit a secure website, an intricate cryptographic dance happens in the blink of an eye. Let's watch it unfold...
The TLS Handshake
Before your browser can show you anything, it must establish a secure channel. This involves cryptographic negotiation, identity verification, and key generation - all in about 100-200 milliseconds.
Try it! Click "Start Handshake" to watch the TLS negotiation that secures billions of web connections daily!