RFC 5246 is the document that defines the Transport Layer Security (TLS) Protocol Version 1.2, which is a cryptographic protocol used to secure communications over a computer network. It improves upon its predecessors by addressing security vulnerabilities and providing enhanced mechanisms for authentication and data integrity. This standard has become vital for securing web traffic and has widespread adoption in various secure network protocols.
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