HTTP gets secure by incorporating Transport Layer Security (TLS) or its predecessor, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). These protocols encrypt the data transmitted between the client and server, preventing unauthorized access and tampering. When an HTTP connection is secured using TLS/SSL, it becomes HTTPS, which stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. What makes HTTP secure is … Read more
The API gateway protocol refers to the standardized method or set of rules that an API gateway uses to communicate with clients and backend services. It defines how requests and responses are structured and exchanged between these components, ensuring consistency and interoperability across different systems and applications. API gateways typically use HTTP or HTTPS protocols … Read more
POP3 (Post Office Protocol version 3) is a standard protocol used for retrieving email from a remote mail server to a local email client. It is one of the most commonly used email protocols alongside IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol). The default protocol for POP3 is TCP/IP, which is used to establish communication between the … Read more
An API gateway acts as a intermediary between clients and backend services, handling tasks such as routing requests, managing API traffic, enforcing security policies, and providing additional functionalities like authentication and rate limiting. It serves as a single point of entry for multiple APIs, simplifying client access and enhancing the scalability and security of the … Read more
The POP3 protocol operates in two modes: Download and Delete (Standard Mode): In this mode, known as standard POP3, emails are downloaded from the server to the client’s device (such as a computer or smartphone). Once downloaded, emails are typically removed from the server, which means they can only be accessed from the device that … Read more
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a cryptographic protocol designed to secure communication over the internet by encrypting data transmitted between a web browser and a server. It ensures that sensitive information such as login credentials, credit card details, and personal data remains confidential and protected from unauthorized access or interception. SSL is used to establish … Read more
An API gateway is used to manage and optimize the communication between clients and backend services that expose APIs. It acts as a single entry point for multiple APIs, providing functionalities such as request routing, protocol translation, security enforcement (e.g., authentication and authorization), rate limiting, logging, monitoring, and more. Essentially, it helps streamline API management … Read more
The IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) protocol is used primarily for accessing and managing email messages stored on a mail server. Unlike POP3, which typically downloads emails to a local device and removes them from the server, IMAP allows email clients to view, organize, and synchronize emails directly on the server. It supports features such … Read more
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide secure communication over a computer network. It ensures that data transmitted between a client (e.g., a web browser) and a server (e.g., a website) remains private and integral. SSL establishes an encrypted connection by encrypting data before it is transmitted and decrypting it upon … Read more
WAN (Wide Area Network) and LAN (Local Area Network) are two types of networks with distinct characteristics and purposes. A LAN typically covers a smaller geographic area, such as a single building, office, or campus. It connects devices like computers, printers, and servers within a confined space using Ethernet cables or wireless technology. LANs are … Read more