Why SSL Decryption Matters

18/03/2025 48 min Episodio 5
Why SSL Decryption Matters

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Many organizations hesitate to implement SSL decryption due to concerns over complexity, privacy, and performance. However, the reality is that failing to decrypt means failing to see threats.In this Deep Dive, host Lieuwe Jan Koning and Rob Maas (Field CTO at ON2IT) explore why decrypting SSL traffic is critical for cybersecurity. Why is SSL decryption necessary, and what are the risks of ignoring encrypted traffic?How do modern malware and attacks leverage encryption to bypass traditional security measures?What are the top three things organizations must do to implement SSL decryption effectively?Why do only 3.5% of organizations have an active SSL decryption policy, and how can this change?Rob Maas explains how decrypting SSL traffic allows security teams to detect and stop threats at an early stage, preventing malware downloads, phishing attempts, and web-based attacks before they reach endpoints.