NSA Releases Cyber Advisory: Managing Risk from Transport Layer Security Inspection

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NSA Releases Cyber Advisory: Managing Risk from Transport Layer Security Inspection [ 
https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2019/11/19/nsa-releases-cyber-advisory-managing-risk-transport-layer-security
 ] 11/19/2019 02:14 PM EST 
Original release date: November 19, 2019

The National Security Agency (NSA) has released a Cyber Advisory that addresses managing risk from Transport Layer 
Security Inspection (TLSI). This short, informative document defines TLSI (a security process that allows incoming 
traffic to be decrypted, inspected, and re-encrypted), explains some risks and associated challenges, and discusses 
mitigations.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) encourages users and administrators to review the NSA Cyber 
Advisory [ 
https://media.defense.gov/2019/Nov/18/2002212783/-1/-1/0/MANAGING%20RISK%20FROM%20TLS%20INSPECTION_20191106.PDF ] and 
apply the information, as appropriate. See CISAs Alert [ https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/TA17-075A ] on risks 
associated with HTTPS inspection.

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