HTTPS
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.”
Usage Examples
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“The team applied https best practices to improve their networking outcomes significantly.”
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“Understanding https is essential for anyone building a career in IT & Technology.”
When & How to Use
Use 'HTTPS' when working in Networking contexts where https (hypertext transfer protocol secure) is the secure version of http that encrypts data between the browser and web server using ssl/tls protocols.
- ▸Applying https principles during a networking project or initiative
- ▸Explaining https to a junior team member or stakeholder unfamiliar with IT & Technology
- ▸Evaluating options or proposals using https as a decision-making criterion
Etymology & Origin
The term 'HTTPS' derives from professional usage and entered IT & Technology professional usage as the field formalised in the 20th century.
History & Evolution
The concept of https has evolved alongside IT & Technology. Early practitioners relied on informal methods; structured approaches emerged with the professionalisation of networking in the mid-20th century. Today, https is a standard part of IT & Technology practice globally.
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