Free TLS/SSL Security Test

Free TLS/SSL Security Test

Free tool

Checks TLS versions, cipher suites, certificate chain, OCSP stapling, and HSTS against your live domain. Flags weak configs with the exact fix to apply.

  • HTTPS verification
  • HSTS check
  • TLS version check
  • Cipher suite analysis
  • Mixed content detection
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What you get for free

18 core security checks via this tool, passive scans, step-by-step remediation, security score on every result.

What Essential adds at $39/mo

+17 advanced checks, continuous monitoring, daily security score history, email alerts, GitHub SAST, board-ready PDFs, SOC 2 / ISO 27001 / PCI reports.

How to improve TLS security

Server Configuration:
  • Update server software to latest stable version
  • Configure SSL/TLS settings in web server (Apache, Nginx, IIS)
  • Use security configuration generators (Mozilla SSL Config Generator)
  • Test configuration with multiple TLS testing tools
Certificate Improvements:
  • Obtain certificates from reputable CAs (Let's Encrypt, DigiCert)
  • Implement automated certificate renewal
  • Add CAA records to control certificate issuance
  • Monitor certificate expiry dates proactively
Security Monitoring:
  • Set up automated certificate expiry monitoring
  • Configure security monitoring and alerting
  • Regular TLS configuration reviews and testing

TLS Security Best Practices

Protocol Configuration:
  • Enable TLS 1.2 and 1.3, disable 1.0 and 1.1
  • Configure proper cipher suite order by strength
  • Implement HSTS with appropriate max-age and includeSubDomains
Certificate Management:
  • Use certificates from trusted Certificate Authorities
  • Implement proper certificate chain validation
  • Set up automated certificate renewal and monitoring
  • Configure CAA records to control certificate issuance
Performance Optimization:
  • Enable OCSP stapling for faster certificate validation
  • Use modern AEAD ciphers for better security and speed
  • Monitor certificate expiry dates proactively

What this test checks

TLS Version Support:
  • Complete TLS 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 protocol enumeration
  • Deprecated protocol detection (TLS 1.0/1.1 identification)
  • Version negotiation testing with min/max constraints
  • Current active connection version validation
Certificate Validation:
  • Complete certificate chain integrity and CA validation
  • Hostname matching with SAN and CN verification
  • Certificate expiry dates with detailed renewal analysis
  • Full CA trust chain verification with proper validation
Advanced Cipher Suite Analysis:
  • Comprehensive cipher suite strength evaluation
  • Encryption algorithm analysis (AES, CHACHA20, 3DES, RC4)
  • Weak cipher detection (RC4, 3DES, CBC modes)
  • Modern AEAD cipher support (AES-GCM, ChaCha20-Poly1305)
  • Key exchange analysis (ECDHE, DHE vs weak alternatives)
  • Authentication and MAC/AEAD strength assessment
Security Features:
  • OCSP stapling configuration and response validation
  • Certificate expiry recommendations with time-based scoring

Across 7,351 recent scans, 3.8% have a certificate expiring soon, but 100% of sites checked are missing OCSP stapling. Modern TLS posture is rarely fully configured.

Implementation examples

Once you've identified the gap, applying the fix is straightforward. Here are the three configurations developers reach for most often.

Nginx

ssl_protocols TLSv1.2 TLSv1.3;
ssl_prefer_server_ciphers off;
ssl_ciphers ECDHE-ECDSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256:ECDHE-RSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256:ECDHE-ECDSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384:ECDHE-RSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384:ECDHE-ECDSA-CHACHA20-POLY1305:ECDHE-RSA-CHACHA20-POLY1305;
ssl_ecdh_curve X25519:secp384r1;
ssl_session_timeout 1d;
ssl_session_cache shared:SSL:10m;
ssl_session_tickets off;
ssl_stapling on;
ssl_stapling_verify on;
add_header Strict-Transport-Security "max-age=63072000; includeSubDomains; preload" always;

Apache

SSLProtocol all -SSLv3 -TLSv1 -TLSv1.1
SSLHonorCipherOrder off
SSLCipherSuite ECDHE-ECDSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256:ECDHE-RSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256:ECDHE-ECDSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384:ECDHE-RSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384:ECDHE-ECDSA-CHACHA20-POLY1305:ECDHE-RSA-CHACHA20-POLY1305
SSLSessionTickets off
SSLUseStapling on
SSLStaplingCache "shmcb:logs/ssl_stapling(32768)"
Header always set Strict-Transport-Security "max-age=63072000; includeSubDomains; preload"

Node.js (https + tls options)

import https from "node:https"
import fs from "node:fs"
import tls from "node:tls"

const server = https.createServer(
  {
    key: fs.readFileSync("/etc/letsencrypt/live/example.com/privkey.pem"),
    cert: fs.readFileSync("/etc/letsencrypt/live/example.com/fullchain.pem"),
    minVersion: "TLSv1.2",
    maxVersion: "TLSv1.3",
    ciphers: [
      "TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256",
      "TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384",
      "TLS_CHACHA20_POLY1305_SHA256",
      "ECDHE-ECDSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256",
      "ECDHE-RSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256",
      "ECDHE-ECDSA-CHACHA20-POLY1305",
      "ECDHE-RSA-CHACHA20-POLY1305",
    ].join(":"),
    honorCipherOrder: false,
    ecdhCurve: "X25519:secp384r1",
    secureOptions:
      tls.constants?.SSL_OP_NO_RENEGOTIATION ?? 0,
  },
  (_req, res) => {
    res.setHeader(
      "Strict-Transport-Security",
      "max-age=63072000; includeSubDomains; preload",
    )
    res.end("ok")
  },
)

server.listen(443)

Tool-specific questions

What is a TLS security test?

A TLS security test validates your website's SSL/TLS configuration: supported protocol versions (e.g. TLS 1.2, 1.3), cipher suites, certificate chain, OCSP stapling, and HSTS. Weak or misconfigured TLS can lead to downgrade attacks or compliance failures. Barrion's free tool checks your domain and returns actionable recommendations to meet modern TLS best practices.

What's the difference between TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3?

TLS 1.3 offers improved security, faster handshakes, and better performance. It removes legacy features like compression and renegotiation, uses only AEAD ciphers, and reduces the number of round trips. TLS 1.2 is still widely supported and secure when properly configured.

What's the difference between strong and weak key exchange methods?

Strong key exchange methods like ECDHE and DHE use ephemeral keys that provide forward secrecy, while weak methods like RSA, DH, and ECDH use static keys. Our analysis identifies ECDHE and DHE as strong, and flags RSA, DH, and ECDH as weaker alternatives that should be avoided.

What are AEAD ciphers and why should I use them?

AEAD (Authenticated Encryption with Associated Data) ciphers provide both encryption and authentication in a single operation. They're more secure and efficient than traditional ciphers, preventing padding oracle attacks and providing better performance. Examples include AES-GCM and ChaCha20-Poly1305.

How often should I check my TLS configuration?

Regular TLS configuration reviews are essential. Check after server updates, certificate renewals, or security patches. Use Barrion's continuous monitoring to track TLS changes over time and receive alerts for any security regressions.

What's the impact of weak cipher suites?

Weak cipher suites can expose your communications to various attacks including man-in-the-middle, padding oracle attacks, and brute force attempts. They also impact performance and may not provide adequate encryption strength for sensitive data.

What makes a cipher suite secure?

Secure cipher suites use strong encryption algorithms (AES, ChaCha20), modern key exchange methods (ECDHE, DHE), robust authentication (ECDSA, RSA), and secure MAC/AEAD modes (GCM, Poly1305, SHA256/384). Our analysis evaluates all these components to identify weak ciphers like RC4, 3DES, and CBC modes.

What's the difference between OCSP and OCSP stapling?

OCSP (Online Certificate Status Protocol) requires clients to check certificate revocation status with the CA, while OCSP stapling allows the server to provide the revocation status directly. Stapling improves performance, reduces CA server load, and enhances privacy by not exposing client IPs to CAs.

How do I choose the right certificate authority?

Consider factors like trust level, validation process, support quality, pricing, and automation capabilities. Let's Encrypt offers free automated certificates, while commercial CAs like DigiCert provide extended validation and support. Choose based on your security requirements and budget.

What does your comprehensive cipher analysis include?

Our advanced cipher analysis evaluates encryption algorithms (AES, ChaCha20, 3DES, RC4), key exchange methods (ECDHE, DHE vs weak alternatives), authentication mechanisms (ECDSA, RSA vs weak options), and MAC/AEAD modes (GCM, Poly1305, SHA256/384 vs weak SHA, MD5). This provides a complete security assessment of your TLS configuration.
Why Barrion

Built for the engineers who already have enough to fix.

Speed

Real-time results

Instant analysis with a detailed report. You see findings as the scan runs, not after.
Coverage

Comprehensive checks

35+ checks per scan covering TLS, headers, CORS, cookies, DNS, email auth, and more, in a single pass.
Action

Step-by-step fixes

Every finding ships with the exact remediation step for your framework. Hand it to the engineer who owns the surface.
FAQ

Frequently asked.

What is Barrion and how does it enhance website security?
Barrion is a security testing and monitoring platform for engineering teams, covering three products: passive DAST that continuously watches your live web apps and APIs, SAST via GitHub that scans your codebase for secrets, insecure patterns and vulnerable dependencies, and AI pentesting that runs active, agent-driven attacks with proof-of-exploit. Findings come with step-by-step fixes you can ship immediately.
How safe is Barrion to use for security testing?
Every default Barrion scan is 100% passive and read-only. We never submit forms, brute-force endpoints or interact with state-changing routes, so it's safe to run against production.
What types of security issues does Barrion identify?
Barrion is a security testing and monitoring platform, so coverage spans three surfaces. Passive DAST flags misconfigurations across TLS/HTTPS, security headers, cookie flags, CORS policy, DNS records, email authentication (SPF/DKIM/DMARC), network exposure and common web hygiene issues. SAST via GitHub finds secrets in code, insecure patterns and vulnerable dependencies. AI pentesting adds exploitable findings like SQL injection, XSS and broken access control with proof-of-exploit.
What specific security checks does Barrion perform?
Barrion checks TLS/HTTPS configuration, HTTP security headers, cookie flags, CORS policy, DNS and email authentication records, network exposure and common web hygiene issues, then prioritises them by severity with clear remediation.
What is Barrion's smart crawling?
Smart crawling automatically discovers the pages and endpoints of your app so scans cover the surface that matters, without you manually listing every URL.
How often does Barrion perform security scans?
Manual scans on demand. Continuous monitoring runs automatically on Essential (weekly+) and Business (daily), and alerts you the moment a new issue appears.
Is Barrion suitable for security testing of all business sizes?
Yes. Barrion is a security testing and monitoring platform, with passive DAST, SAST via GitHub and AI pentesting available to solo developers, startups, scale-ups and enterprise security teams alike, without adding headcount.
How does Barrion handle data security and privacy during security testing?
Scans are passive and read-only by default, and we never store or expose sensitive data from your application. Pentests are rate-limited and non-destructive, designed to confirm exploitability without altering data or affecting availability.
What if I'm not satisfied with Barrion's security testing service?
Paid plans start with a free trial, and you can cancel anytime. If something isn't right, contact us and we'll make it work for your team.
How does Barrion help with SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIS2, and other compliance frameworks?
Barrion produces audit-ready PDF and CSV reports suitable for SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS and NIS2, ready to share with auditors, customers and your board.

Anything else? Email contact@barrion.io.

Catch TLS regressions before your users do.

Continuous monitoring re-checks your TLS posture, certificate health, and cipher suite strength on a schedule. Available on Essential and Business plans.