Create a simple HTTPS server with OPENSSL S_SERVER

This post will mostly serve as a reference for future posts, the goal is to create the simplest HTTPS webserver possible, which will serve to test certificates, authentication via private keys and in the end; configure SSL offloading to an Apache HTTPD, which will act as a proxy between your client and the secure endpoint.
GOAL: At the end of this article, you will have a running secure web server which you can access via your web browser and/or via an SSL client. Continue reading “Create a simple HTTPS server with OPENSSL S_SERVER”