The secure form of HTTP is HTTPS, which stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. It is a protocol for secure communication over a computer network and is widely used on the internet for secure transactions, such as online banking, e-commerce, and sensitive data transfer.
HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP, integrating encryption mechanisms to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data exchanged between a client (such as a web browser) and a server. It uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) or TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols to encrypt HTTP traffic, protecting it from eavesdropping and tampering during transmission.
To indicate a secure form of HTTP, websites using HTTPS display a padlock icon in the address bar of web browsers. Additionally, the URL begins with “https://” instead of “http://”, indicating that the connection between the client and the server is encrypted and secure.
Securing HTTP involves implementing HTTPS on your web server. This typically involves obtaining an SSL/TLS certificate from a trusted Certificate Authority (CA), configuring the web server to use HTTPS, and ensuring that all web pages, resources (such as images and scripts), and forms on your website are accessed via HTTPS. This helps protect sensitive user information, build trust with visitors, and comply with security best practices and standards.