OpenSSL Explained: How did the OpenSSL Library come to be?

By
Jon Ericson
June 3, 2026

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In this installment of the OpenSSL Explained series, we take a  look at the history of the OpenSSL Library, where the project started, and how it grew into one of the world’s most widely used open source project.

Watch the explainer video below:

You can also review the presentation slides here:

View slides here.

To learn more about the OpenSSL Library and its role in secure communication, watch the first installment of the OpenSSL Explained series - What is the OpenSSL Library?

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