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github.com/serhatcck/ssl-search
This is a simple TLS client-server application written in Go. The application allows for secure communication between a client and a server using TLS (Transport Layer Security). The server listens for incoming connections, while the client connects to the server and exchanges messages.
server.crt
and server.key
)git clone https://github.com/Serhatcck/ssl-search
cd ssl-search
To start the server, use the following command:
go run main.go -typeOf server -port <port>
• Replace with the desired port number (default is 8686).
To start the client, use the following command:
go run main.go -typeOf client -ip <server-ip> -port
• Replace with the server’s IP address (default is localhost). • Replace with the port number on which the server is listening (default is 8686).
https://medium.com/@serhatcck/how-do-ssl-scanners-work-b4977308e981
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