Security & Authentication: SSL vs SASL
- by 4herpsand7derpsago
My understanding is that SSL combines an encryption algorithm (like AES, DES, etc.) with akey exchange method (like Diffier-Hellman) to provide secure encryption and identification services between two endpoints on an un-secure network (like the Internet).
My understanding is that SASL is an MD5/Kerberos protocol that pretty much does the same thing.
So my question: what are the pros/cons to choosing both and what scenarios make both more preferable? Basically, I'm looking for a guidelines to follow when choosing SSL or to go with SASL instead. Thanks in advance!