http vs. https: What’s the difference?
This blog is dedicated to our reader Mr. Abhijeet Patil from Demag Cranes.
His question was :
https is a secure version of the http. HTTPS allows secure ecommerce transactions, such as online banking.
Does it mean if your browser say http:// instead of https:// then your security is compromised?
Yes. (to some extent)
If you're browsing the web and not entering any sensitive information then http is just fine, but on pages where you enter informations like your passwords, bank details, shopping transaction make sure to look for an 's' i.e, https in the URL. When a user connects to a website via HTTPS, the website encrypts the session with a Digital Certificate to make the connection more secure. It uses a SSL certificate which helps to protect your personal data from being stolen or cracked easily.
Modern browsers even show a symbol of padlock
if the web page is secured.
How does SSL work?
Secure Sockets Layer uses a cryptographic system that encrypts data with two keys so that it becomes difficult to steal the data.
In a nutshell :- While entering your information on any site make sure it has https:// prefix, for other pages (like my blog :P) you don't necessarily need a secure connection.
More about SSL here
Encryption using caesar cipher
His question was :
What is the difference between http and https ?http stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol which is used for communication over the internet and https stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure.
https is a secure version of the http. HTTPS allows secure ecommerce transactions, such as online banking.
Does it mean if your browser say http:// instead of https:// then your security is compromised?
Yes. (to some extent)
If you're browsing the web and not entering any sensitive information then http is just fine, but on pages where you enter informations like your passwords, bank details, shopping transaction make sure to look for an 's' i.e, https in the URL. When a user connects to a website via HTTPS, the website encrypts the session with a Digital Certificate to make the connection more secure. It uses a SSL certificate which helps to protect your personal data from being stolen or cracked easily.
Modern browsers even show a symbol of padlock
if the web page is secured. How does SSL work?
Secure Sockets Layer uses a cryptographic system that encrypts data with two keys so that it becomes difficult to steal the data.
In a nutshell :- While entering your information on any site make sure it has https:// prefix, for other pages (like my blog :P) you don't necessarily need a secure connection.
More about SSL here
Encryption using caesar cipher
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hello, I am Piyush Ranjan, a computer engineering student from India. I love coding and talking on technology. Most of the time I am glued to my laptop watching movies, listening songs, blogging or coding.
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