EMERGING TRENDS IN COMPUTING
CLOUD COMPUTING
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Question
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What does the ‘S’ stand for in HTTPS
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Security
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Safe
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Secret
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Secure
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (https) is a combination of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) with the Secure Socket Layer (SSL)/Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol.
Detailed explanation-2: -Definition: HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. It is the protocol where encrypted HTTP data is transferred over a secure connection.
Detailed explanation-3: -The problem is that HTTP (note: no “s” on the end) data is not encrypted, and it can be intercepted by third parties to gather data being passed between the two systems. This can be addressed by using a secure version called HTTPS, where the “S” stands for secure.
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