Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP):
Its a networking protocol.
Web browser act as a client and web address act as a server in computer.
Requested information from client to server,uses HTTP as protocol to do.
Response from server to client for requested information in web page.
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS):
Combination of 2 different protocols (e.g.HHTPS & SSL/TLS).
Secured to deliver request from client to server.
communication is purely encrypted.
Access for those website which require security (e.g.banking,online shopping).
Security certificate is required for HTTPS connection.
Depends on signing authority Certificate,either it free or cost.
Site admin create certificates and load it in browser to identify user easily.
Some major differences between HTTP and HTTPS:
HTTP |
HTTPS |
URL begins with “http://” |
URL begins with “https://” |
It use port 80 for communication |
It use port 443 for communication |
Unsecured |
Secured |
Operates at application layer |
Operates at transport layer |
No encryption |
Encryption is present |
No certificates is required |
Certificates is required |
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Thanks Aldrin.. Useful info..!
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