What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?

Question

Computer Networks and Protocol Stacks

Answer 1

HTTP : Hypertext Transfer Protocol helps to connect to the website server and brings in data.

HTTPS : HTTP Secure : secure communication over a computer network which is widely used on the Internet.

HTTPS encrypts the data between the User and website (Client and Server) so no one can read in between.

Ex : Bank transactions should be secure to avoid any hack, so HTTPS will be used.

Hope it is helps.

Answer 2

Thank you!...

Answer 3

There are quite a few difference but if I remember correctly , one of them gives a 'safer' link compared to the other. Google should be your best bet.

Answer 4

Thank You!

Answer 5

@Mahes S

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Answer 6

...and related to stack initialization, the "protocol://" portion alerts the browser which port to use by default:

http:// selects TCP/80
https:// selects TCP/443

Answer 7

https encrypts the traffic between the client (browser) and server. any data that is sent without the use of https can be sniffed by a third party (including loginname & password)