POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) is a standard protocol used for retrieving email from a remote mail server to a local email client. It is one of the most commonly used email protocols alongside IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol). The default protocol for POP3 is TCP/IP, which is used to establish communication between the … Read more
An API gateway acts as a intermediary between clients and backend services, handling tasks such as routing requests, managing API traffic, enforcing security policies, and providing additional functionalities like authentication and rate limiting. It serves as a single point of entry for multiple APIs, simplifying client access and enhancing the scalability and security of the … Read more
The POP3 protocol operates in two modes: Download and Delete (Standard Mode): In this mode, known as standard POP3, emails are downloaded from the server to the client’s device (such as a computer or smartphone). Once downloaded, emails are typically removed from the server, which means they can only be accessed from the device that … Read more
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a cryptographic protocol designed to secure communication over the internet by encrypting data transmitted between a web browser and a server. It ensures that sensitive information such as login credentials, credit card details, and personal data remains confidential and protected from unauthorized access or interception. SSL is used to establish … Read more
An API gateway is used to manage and optimize the communication between clients and backend services that expose APIs. It acts as a single entry point for multiple APIs, providing functionalities such as request routing, protocol translation, security enforcement (e.g., authentication and authorization), rate limiting, logging, monitoring, and more. Essentially, it helps streamline API management … Read more
The IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) protocol is used primarily for accessing and managing email messages stored on a mail server. Unlike POP3, which typically downloads emails to a local device and removes them from the server, IMAP allows email clients to view, organize, and synchronize emails directly on the server. It supports features such … Read more
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide secure communication over a computer network. It ensures that data transmitted between a client (e.g., a web browser) and a server (e.g., a website) remains private and integral. SSL establishes an encrypted connection by encrypting data before it is transmitted and decrypting it upon … Read more
UDP (User Datagram Protocol) is a lightweight transport layer protocol used in computer networking. It provides a connectionless and unreliable communication service where data packets are sent without establishing a connection or ensuring delivery confirmation. UDP is often used for applications that prioritize speed and efficiency over reliability, such as real-time multimedia streaming, online gaming, … Read more
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is a protocol used for sending email messages between servers over the internet. It is a fundamental part of the email transmission process, handling the relay of outgoing emails from email clients or other mail servers to the recipient’s mail server. SMTP ensures that emails are routed correctly across networks … Read more
TLS (Transport Layer Security) and SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) are cryptographic protocols designed to secure communication over networks, particularly the internet. The main difference between TLS and SSL lies in their versions and security features. TLS is an updated and more secure successor to SSL, designed to address vulnerabilities and weaknesses found in earlier SSL … Read more