Explain the difference between HTTP and HTTPS p... - SS2 ICT Internet Question

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is a protocol used for transferring data between a web server and a browser. It is not secure, meaning data exchanged can be intercepted by malicious actors. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure), on the other hand, uses encryption to secure data transmission. It employs SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) or TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols to ensure that data exchanged between the user's browser and the web server remains confidential and cannot be easily intercepted or tampered with.