HTTPS
HTTP is the primary protocol used to transmit data between browsers and websites. HTTPS is the secured version of HTTP, which means data in this communication is encrypted. This is important when a website handles information such as bank info and passwords. The security of HTTPS is provided by the protocol TLS (Transport Layer Protocol), formerly known as the secure sockets layer(SSL). When the data is transmitted as packs of data, it can be accessed by thieves easily. While on HTTPS, these data become undecipherable due to encryption. Technically, both are not separate, but HTTPS uses TLS/SSL inscription over HTTP. In recent years, the push for a more secure web has increased in the adoption of HTTPS. Popular web browsers prefer to use HTTPS for users and mark HTTP as not secure. To use HTTPS, developers must obtain certification from a certificate authority(CA). This verifies a trusted third party has examined and verified security of website.