HTTPS - Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure

HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) is defined as a secure communication protocol used for transferring data over a network. It uses encryption technology to prevent third-party interception of important/private data. HTTPS is widely used in e-commerce websites and online banking services to protect sensitive/personal information such as credit card details, login credentials, etc.

Some of the benefits of using HTTPS are:

• It ensures that the data being transferred between the client and server is encrypted and thus, difficult to be intercepted by anyone.
• It provides authentication of the website which helps in preventing phishing or hacking attacks.
• It also provides a better user experience because it loads faster.

You can use HTTPS in your business/company to support a secure communication protocol. Doing so will offer you the benefits mentioned above and help keep your data safe from potential interception.

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How does HTTPS work?

HTTPS works by establishing an encrypted connection between the web server and the browser. This encryption ensures that any data sent over the connection cannot be read or tampered with by anyone other than the intended recipient.  

Why should I use HTTPS?  

Using HTTPS helps protect your data from being intercepted or stolen while it is in transit. It also helps ensure that you are accessing the correct website, as malicious actors can’t easily spoof a secure website without having access to its encryption keys.

Fun Fact:

"As of April 2018, 84% of all websites used HTTPS as their default connection protocol (Statista, 2018)."

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