Asymmetric Encryption in TLS/mTLS

Asymmetric encryption in TLS/mTLS is a cryptographic mechanism used to secure communication between a client and a server, where a pair of mathematically related keys — a public key and a private key — are used to encrypt and decrypt data. In mutual TLS (mTLS) authentication, both the client and the server present certificates during the TLS handshake, enabling both parties to verify each other's identity. Developers use this approach on SAP BTP to establish trusted, encrypted connections between services, ensuring that only authenticated parties can communicate.