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It should, or 'TLS/SSL'. But so many people - even in tech - still use 'SSL' as a synonym for 'PKI on the web' that it's better to be understood than correct (and yes it's a bit sad).

Also: SSLv3 and TLSv1 are very similar: http://tim.dierks.org/2014/05/security-standards-and-name-ch...



When the IETF renames things, everyone is going to have a bad time. See also URI and IRI.


Wow, I've never even heard of IRI.

Guess that proves your point :-D


I think HTTPS has more name recognition than SSL.




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