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SSL/TLS & Web Security Tools
Online scanners, analyzers, configuration generators, Certificate Transparency (CT) resources, testing/demo sites, and utilities for assessing and hardening web TLS/SSL configurations.
These tools help identify weak ciphers, protocol issues, certificate problems, CSP/HSTS misconfigurations, and more — essential for web pentesting, secure server setup, and compliance checks.
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SSL/TLS Scanners & Analyzers
SSL/TLS Scanners & Analyzers
Deep analysis of server TLS configurations, vulnerabilities, compliance, and client support.
| Name | Vendor/Webpage | GitHub Repo | Brief Description | Tags | Latest Commit | Creation Date | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSLLabs Server Test | ssllabs.com/ssltest | — | Deep analysis of public SSL/TLS server configuration and vulnerabilities. | [ssl, tls, scanner, online, qualys, grading] | — | 2011 | — |
| ImmuniWeb SSL Security Test | immuniweb.com/ssl | — | Tests SSL/TLS for PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST compliance and post-quantum readiness. | [ssl, tls, compliance, pci, hipaa, scanner] | — | 2015 | — |
| SSL Check | jitbit.com/sslcheck | — | Scans websites for mixed/insecure content and common SSL configuration issues. | [ssl, mixed-content, scanner, online] | — | 2012 | — |
| SSL Scanner | sslshopper.com/ssl-checker.html | — | Validates SSL certificate chain, expiry dates, and basic misconfigurations. | [ssl, certificate, checker, online] | — | 2008 | — |
| CryptCheck | cryptcheck.fr | — | Evaluates TLS configuration, ciphers, protocols, and client handshake support. | [tls, cipher, scanner, handshake, online] | — | 2015 | — |
| Hardenize | hardenize.com | — | Comprehensive security testing including TLS, email, headers, DNS, and CT logs. | [hardening, scanner, tls, multi-protocol] | — | 2018 | — |
| TLScan | github.com/prbinu/tlscan | prbinu/tlscan | Pure Python tool to scan and enumerate SSL/TLS protocols and cipher suites. | [tls, scanner, python, enumerator] | 2022-08-15 | 2019 | ~50 |
Configuration Generators & Helpers
Configuration Generators & Helpers
Tools to generate secure cipher suites, DH params, CAA records, and server configs.
| Name | Vendor/Webpage | GitHub Repo | Brief Description | Tags | Latest Commit | Creation Date | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cipherli.st | syslink.pl/cipherlist | — | Provides strong cipher suite configurations for Apache, Nginx, and Lighttpd. | [cipher, config, tls, server] | — | 2014 | — |
| Mozilla SSL Config Generator | ssl-config.mozilla.org | — | Generates secure TLS configurations following Mozilla guidelines for servers. | [tls, config, generator, mozilla, server] | — | 2016 | — |
| dhtool | 2ton.com.au/dhtool | — | Generates strong Diffie-Hellman parameters to improve forward secrecy. | [dhparam, pfs, tls, generator] | — | 2015 | — |
| CAA Record Helper | sslmate.com/caa | — | Generates proper Certificate Authority Authorization (CAA) DNS records. | [caa, dns, generator, certificate] | — | 2017 | — |
Certificate Transparency & Certificate Resources
Certificate Transparency & Certificate Resources
Search, monitor, and stream CT logs; CA databases.
| Name | Vendor/Webpage | GitHub Repo | Brief Description | Tags | Latest Commit | Creation Date | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| crt.sh | crt.sh | — | Search engine for certificates logged in public Certificate Transparency logs. | [ct, transparency, search, certificate] | — | 2015 | — |
| CERTSTREAM | certstream.calidog.io | Calidog/certstream | Real-time streaming service for Certificate Transparency log updates. | [ct, transparency, stream, real-time] | 2025-11-20 | 2018 | ~400 |
| Common CA Database (CCADB) | ccadb.my.salesforce-sites.com | — | Repository of Certificate Authority information, roots, and intermediates. | [ca, certificate, database, root] | — | 2017 | — |
Testing & Demo Sites
Testing & Demo Sites
Intentionally flawed setups, edge-case demos, and client compatibility testers.
| Name | Vendor/Webpage | GitHub Repo | Brief Description | Tags | Latest Commit | Creation Date | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| badssl.com | badssl.com | — | Site with intentionally broken SSL/TLS setups for testing client behavior. | [tls, testing, badssl, client] | — | 2015 | — |
| tlsfun.de | tlsfun.de | — | Collection of live demos and tests for various TLS/SSL protocol edge cases. | [tls, demo, testing, protocol] | — | 2016 | — |
| Cipher suite compatibility | ssllabs.com/ssltest/viewMyClient.html | — | Tests TLS cipher and protocol compatibility from your current browser/client. | [tls, compatibility, client, browser] | — | 2011 | — |
Web Security Headers & Policies
Web Security Headers & Policies
CSP analyzers, HSTS/CSP monitoring, adoption trackers, and security.txt.
| Name | Vendor/Webpage | GitHub Repo | Brief Description | Tags | Latest Commit | Creation Date | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report URI | report-uri.com | — | Monitors CSP, HPKP, HSTS, and certificate transparency policy violations. | [csp, hsts, monitoring, reporting] | — | 2015 | — |
| CSP Evaluator | csp-evaluator.withgoogle.com | — | Analyzes and scores the effectiveness of Content Security Policies. | [csp, security, policy, analyzer] | — | 2018 | — |
| Useless CSP | github.com/0xInfection/Useless-CSP | 0xInfection/Useless-CSP | Collection exposing weak or useless CSP implementations on major websites. | [csp, security, list, github] | 2023-04-12 | 2020 | ~200 |
| Why No HTTPS? | whynohttps.com | — | Tracks top websites lacking automatic HTTP to HTTPS redirection. | [https, adoption, tracking, list] | — | 2018 | — |
| security.txt | securitytxt.org | — | Standard and generator for security contact/policy disclosure on websites. | [securitytxt, policy, contact, standard] | — | 2017 | — |
Miscellaneous Resources
Miscellaneous Resources
Cipher databases, TLS cipher search, and other utilities.
| Name | Vendor/Webpage | GitHub Repo | Brief Description | Tags | Latest Commit | Creation Date | Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TLS Cipher Suite Search | ciphersuite.info | — | Searchable database of TLS cipher suites with security and support details. | [cipher, tls, search, database] | — | 2019 | — |