[Resource Topic] 2020/1180: MultiTLS: Secure communication channels with cipher suite diversity

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Title:
MultiTLS: Secure communication channels with cipher suite diversity

Authors: Ricardo Moura, David R. Matos, Miguel Pardal, Miguel Correia

Abstract:

TLS ensures confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of communications. However, design, implementation, and cryptographic vulnerabilities can make TLS communication channels insecure. We need mechanisms that allow the channels to be kept secure even when a new vulnerability is discovered. We present MultiTLS, a middleware based on diversity and tunneling mechanisms that allows keeping communication channels secure even when new vulnerabilities are discovered. MultiTLS creates a secure communication channel through the encapsulation of k TLS channels, where each one uses a different cipher suite. We evaluated the performance of MultiTLS and concluded that it has the advantage of being easy to use and maintain since it does not modify any of its dependencies.

ePrint: https://eprint.iacr.org/2020/1180

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