Wowza Streaming Engine can use HLS instead of RTMP for YouTube Live streaming. Explains how to use the HLStoYTB custom module and the benefits of using HLS instead of RTMP.
HLS PUSH uses the https protocol to transfer data and validate the server using a certificate. This article shows how to create a self-signed certificate via Python and apply it to Wowza Streaming Engine to receive HLS PUSH data on PushCap HLS capture server.