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HTTPS
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HTTP Secure — the encrypted version of HTTP using SSL/TLS to secure data in transit.
Also: HTTP Secure
Definition
HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) is the secure version of HTTP that encrypts data between the browser and web server using SSL/TLS protocols. It provides authentication (verifying the server's identity via digital certificates), data integrity (ensuring data is not tampered with), and encryption (preventing eavesdropping). Websites using HTTPS display a padlock icon in browsers. Search engines favor HTTPS sites, and browsers flag HTTP sites as Not Secure.
Example
“When you enter your credit card number on an e-commerce site, HTTPS encrypts the data so it cannot be intercepted by attackers.”
Synonyms
- secure HTTP
- encrypted web protocol
- SSL/TLS web protocol
Antonyms / Opposites
- http
- unencrypted connection
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Related Terms
- http
- ssl
- tls
- certificate-authority