Definition
Handshake protocol creates stable connections between unique devices, networks, or systems and establishes connections between consumers and servers. For example, an organisation can use a handshake protocol to provide steady access to its main server.
Applications of Handshake Protocol
- Transmission Control Protocol (TCP): TCP employs the handshake protocol to create secure and reliable communication between devices, synchronizing message exchange between servers and clients.
- Transport Layer Security (TLS): TLS connections need various agreements between servers and clients to create steady communication. They use the handshake protocol to establish safety features for specific connections.
- Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP): SMTP applies the handshake protocol to configure TCP connections between parties and negotiate communication features like maximum message size and encryption protocols.
- Dial-up Internet access: Dial-up Internet access utilizes the handshake protocol to outline communication, determine modulation, optimize connections, and disable echo suppression.