What is https???

[JhonCena]

I saw that some sites start wid "https" in the place of "http"(like adsense). Tell me what is this? and difference between both? Explain

[bharathbala2003]

https is a URI scheme which is syntactically identical to the http: scheme normally used for accessing resources using HTTP. Using an https: URL indicates that HTTP is to be used, but with a different default port (443) and an additional encryption/authentication layer between HTTP and TCP. This system was invented by Netscape Communications Corporation to provide authentication and encrypted communication and is widely used on the World Wide Web for security-sensitive communication, such as payment transactions, and corporate logons.

source : wikipedia

[aakash_mishra]

Well dude I too wanted to know about it..........

[bharathbala2003]

ok here you go for the link..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Https

[it_waaznt_me]

Https is secured http .. The requests are sent and recieved in encrypted form so that the data being transmitted isnt susceptible to theft..

Http uses SSL (secured sockets layer) for transmission .. and is used by websites where privacy and security is main issue like banks ..

Phew .. cant type more ..

[JhonCena]

Thank you all