A practical collection of network security protocol implementations designed for education and experimentation. This repository provides clear, minimal examples of widely-used security protocols to help students, developers, and security professionals understand the foundations of secure communication. Over time, this repository will include more protocols, authentication schemes, and migration strategies for post-quantum cryptography. This project is a starting point for anyone interested in secure systems, protocol design, or cryptographic research.
- Minimal, readable code for each protocol, focusing on clarity and educational value.
- Step-by-step guides in each protocol's directory to help you run and understand the prototypes.
- A collaborative environment for learning, sharing, and improving security protocol implementations.
- TLS (Transport Layer Security): Basic TLS client-server with CA-signed certificates.
- mTLS (Mutual TLS): Mutual authentication using client and server certificates.
- QUIC with TLS 1.3: Modern transport protocol with built-in TLS 1.3 security.
- IPSec: Secure IP communication using ESP and AH protocols.
More protocols and authentication schemes will be added. We also plan to demonstrate how to migrate these protocols to post-quantum cryptography.
- Browse the protocol directories listed above. Each contains a README with setup instructions, code explanations, and usage examples.
- Clone this repository and follow the instructions in the protocol-specific README files to run the prototypes on your machine.
- Experiment and learn by modifying the code, changing configurations, or extending the prototypes.
We welcome contributions from everyone, regardless of experience level. Please read our Contributing Guidelines and Code of Conduct before submitting a pull request.
You can help by:
- Adding new protocols or authentication schemes
- Improving code clarity, documentation, or examples
- Suggesting or implementing post-quantum migration strategies
- Reporting issues or proposing enhancements
To get started, fork the repository, make your changes, and submit a pull request. Please ensure your code is clear, well-documented, and follows the educational spirit of the project.
This project is released under the MIT License.
This repository is intended for learning, experimentation, and collaborative development. It is not production-ready, but serves as a resource for understanding and contributing to the evolution of secure network protocols.