In a world where digitalization is rapidly advancing, the security and privacy of intra-domain communication within organizations are of critical concern. The imperative to secure communication channels among physical systems has led to the deployment of various security approaches aimed at fortifying networking protocols. However, these approaches have typically been designed to secure protocols individually, lacking a holistic perspective on the broader challenge of intra-domain communication security. This omission raises fundamental concerns about the safety and integrity of intra-domain environments, where all communication occurs within a single domain. As a result, this thesis introduces SSL Everywhere, a comprehensive solution designed to address the evolving challenges of secure data transmission in intra-domain environments. By leveraging Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), SSL Everywhere aims to utilize the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol within intra-domain environments to ensure data confidentiality, authentication, and integrity.
In addition, solutions proposed by academic researchers and industry have not addressed the issue in a holistic and integrative manner, as they only apply to specific types of environments or servers, and do not utilize all cryptographic operations for robust security. Thus, SSL Everywhere bridges this gap by offering a unified and comprehensive solution that includes certificate management, key management practices, and various security services.
By acknowledging the importance of secure communication principles and their application within the unique context of intra-domain communication, this research contributes to the ongoing discourse on network security and provides a promising pathway to secure the future of intra-domain environments
