CyberCertPrepSecurity FundamentalsNetworking FundamentalsEASYFree question
What is the difference between HTTP and HTTPS?
- A.HTTPS adds TLS/SSL encryption on top of HTTP - all data exchanged between the browser and server is encrypted, preventing eavesdropping and tampering. HTTPS uses port 443 by default (vs HTTP port 80) and requires the server to have a valid SSL/TLS certificate
- B.HTTPS is just faster HTTP
- C.They use the same port
- D.HTTPS only encrypts passwords
Why A is correct
HTTPS = HTTP + TLS encryption. Protects: data confidentiality (encryption), integrity (tampering detection), and authenticity (certificate verification). Port 443 default. All modern websites should use HTTPS. HTTP is cleartext - passwords, cookies, and data visible to network observers.
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