When browsing the Internet we can find encrypted pages and others that are not. Logically, entering data, filling out a form or making a purchase on a site that is not encrypted can be a major problem for our security and privacy. However, within the sites that are encrypted there may also be differences. We are talking about the TLS protocol and its different versions. In this article we are going to talk about IndicateTLS , an extension that shows us which version of the TLS protocol a website is using.
The different versions of the TLS protocol
Websites can use different versions of the TLS protocol for encryption. It is something that has been with us for many years and that over time has been updated. This makes the first versions, TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1, obsolete. In fact, some browsers do not even allow, by default, access to those sites.
Therefore, it may be interesting to know in a simple way which version of the TLS protocol a website is using. The latest version, as we know, is 1.3. They are considered safe and meet the current requirements of both 1.2 and 1.3.
These two versions are present on most websites. However, there are still many who continue to use the first versions that have already become obsolete. This extension that we are going to talk about has the function of showing users the exact version that a website is using. That way we will know at all times the security of that site.
IndicateTLS, the extension that indicates the TLS version
IndicatTLS is an extension that is available for Mozilla Firefox . As we know it is one of the most popular and used browsers today. It has many security-oriented plugins that users can use on their computers. The purpose of this extension is to indicate which version of the TLS protocol a website is using.
The first thing we have to do is add the plugin in our browser. We always recommend installing this type of extensions from the official store. In this way, we guarantee that the software has not been maliciously modified and that we are not adding something that could turn against us. Therefore we access the official link of the Firefox store.
The installation process is very simple and fast. Once the extension has been successfully installed, an icon will appear in the address bar. This is where it will show us the version of the TLS protocol that the website we have entered is using.
If we click on the icon that appears in the address bar, a window will be displayed as we see in the image above. It will show us all the information regarding that site as to whether it is safe and the TLS version it uses. We will see the connection status, encryption, if HSTS preload is enabled, etc.
Also, in a simpler and faster way, in that same icon we will see the version number.
In short, IndicateTLS is an extension for Mozilla Firefox that is very easy to use and that shows us relevant information about a web page that we are visiting. We already know that security is a fundamental factor for users and we can make use of many tools that help us protect ourselves. In this case it is an extension that although by itself does not protect us, it can give us interesting information to know whether or not we should trust a website.
When browsing the Internet, you must take into account the importance of entering sites that are correctly encrypted. In this way our data will be safe and we will avoid problems. The browser extensions we use can also help us. In this way they will work as a complement to the antivirus that we can have installed on the system.
