What is the difference between http and https? [answered]

Answer 1

HTTP
hypertext transfer protocol

HTTPS (HTTP over SSL)
hypertext transfer protocol secure

HTTPS creates a secure channel over an insecure network. This ensures reasonable protection from
eavesdroppers and man-in-the-middle attacks , provided that adequate cipher suites are used and that the server certificate is verified and trusted.

Answer 2

HTTPS is a secure protocol. it run on port 443 while HTTP run normally on port 80. If you want to use HTTPS on your site, you need to have a valid certificate for your domain name.

The main benefit from HTTPS is the connection between user and web server will be encrypted.

Answer 3

s - secure.
this protocol protect you from MITM attacks

Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

So the second one is more secure, right?

Answer 7

thanks

Answer 8

Thanks