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Update cipher suite list and instructions for configuring TLS protocols

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API-M-4.5.0 Type/Bug
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Description

Description

The current documentation for Disabling weak cipher[1] in WSO2 API Manager points to an outdated site[2]. Additionally, the list of ciphers needs to be revised according to the latest OWASP recommendations.

Refer to the comments:
https://github.com/wso2-enterprise/wso2-apim-internal/issues/11173#issuecomment-3330678973
https://github.com/wso2-enterprise/wso2-apim-internal/issues/11173#issuecomment-3337904705

[1] https://apim.docs.wso2.com/en/latest/install-and-setup/setup/security/configuring-transport-level-security/#disabling-weak-ciphers
[2] https://wso2docs.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces

Suggested Fix

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Version(s)

APIM 4.5.0

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First steps

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  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start with the “Disabling weak ciphers” section in the configuring transport-level-security documentation linked in the issue, then review the two referenced comments for the intended updates. Replace the outdated reference, revise the cipher list according to the stated recommendations, and update the TLS configuration instructions so the page reflects APIM 4.5.0.

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Assessment

Domain
api, documentation, security
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
48/100

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