s2n ☆
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Description:
Implementation of the TLS/SSL protocols
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @AWS_Amazon  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: tls ssl cryptography networking security
Install: brew install s2n
About:
S2n (signal to noise) is a lightweight implementation of the TLS/SSL protocols developed by AWS. It is designed to be small, fast, and secure by default, minimizing the attack surface. The library is written in C and focuses on providing a simple API for securing network communications.
Key Features:
  • Small, readable codebase for easy auditing
  • Memory safe (written in C with strict bounds checking)
  • High performance with minimal overhead
  • Supports TLS 1.2 and 1.3
Use Cases:
  • Securing client-server communications in cloud applications
  • Implementing TLS in embedded systems
  • Building secure networking into custom applications
Alternatives:
  • OpenSSL – S2n is significantly smaller and aims to be safer by default, whereas OpenSSL is a full-featured, more complex suite.
  • BoringSSL – S2n is designed to be simpler and more auditable, while BoringSSL is Google's fork of OpenSSL tailored for their specific needs.
Version History
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