What is the consequence of not implementing SSL inspection on a security platform?

The consequence of not implementing SSL inspection on a security platform primarily revolves around the inability to detect threats in encrypted traffic. When organizations use encryption protocols like SSL or TLS to secure their web traffic, the data transmitted becomes unreadable to any monitoring or security solutions that do not have the capability to inspect the contents of that encrypted information.

Without SSL inspection, malicious activities such as data exfiltration, malware downloads, and other security threats that are hidden within encrypted traffic are likely to go undetected. This limitation creates a vulnerability in the network security posture, allowing attackers to exploit encrypted channels without being monitored, ultimately placing sensitive data and the entire organization at risk. Therefore, SSL inspection is vital to ensure comprehensive security coverage on all traffic, including that which is encrypted.