Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer or HTTPS is a URI scheme used to indicate a secure HTTP connection. It is syntactically identical to the http:// scheme. Using an https: URL indicates that HTTP is to be used, but with a different default TCP port (443) and an additional encryption/authentication.
Https refers to the combination of a normal HTTP interaction over an encrypted Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS) connection. The TLS protocol allows applications to communicate across a network in a way designed to prevent eavesdropping, tampering, and message forgery. TLS provides endpoint authentication and communications privacy using cryptography. Programmers may use the OpenSSL for SSL/TLS functionality.
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You can tell if the website users SSL technology by looking at the address line or URL in your browser address window. Kaci Standards
Hi there. Good information. Thanks. The address line or URL in your browser address window will contain “https”.
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