LibreSSL is an open-source implementation of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols. It was created as a fork of the OpenSSL project in 2014 by the OpenBSD project team, primarily in response to concerns about the security and code quality of OpenSSL, especially after significant vulnerabilities like Heartbleed were discovered. LibreSSL aims to provide a more secure, modern, and simplified version of SSL/TLS while maintaining compatibility with existing applications.
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