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Maximus Beato
Maximus Beato

Posted on • Originally published at apimesh.xyz

how to quickly assess your website’s ssl and tls security with an automated score

the problem

keeping your website's ssl and tls configurations secure is crucial but often complex. manual checks are time-consuming and prone to errors, leaving vulnerabilities unnoticed.

the solution

i built an api that combines ssl certificate info, tls protocol support, cipher strength, and security headers into a single hardening score. it provides actionable recommendations to improve your security setup.

curl https://ssl-and-tls-hardening-score.apimesh.xyz/check

{
  "score": 85,
  "details": {
    "certificate_valid": true,
    "tls_protocols": ["TLS 1.2", "TLS 1.3"],
    "cipher_strength": "strong",
    "security_headers": {
      "content_security_policy": "enabled",
      "strict_transport_security": "max-age=31536000"
    }
  },
  "recommendations": [
    "Enable TLS 1.3",
    "Use stronger cipher suites",
    "Implement missing security headers"
  ]
}
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how it works

this api gathers data from your site's ssl certificate details, analyzes supported tls protocols and cipher levels, and reviews security headers. it then scores your setup and offers specific tips to improve your security posture.

try it out

get a free preview at https://ssl-and-tls-hardening-score.apimesh.xyz/preview — prices start at $0.005 per check, making it easy to routinely audit your sites without breaking the bank.

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