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HTTP Vs. HTTPS

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#1: Nov 2 '08
what are the differences between the HTTP and HTTPS protocols, what interaction takes place between browser and server when HTTPS is used?

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#2: Nov 2 '08

re: HTTP Vs. HTTPS

Hey, Bigears.

Read this.

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#3: Nov 2 '08

re: HTTP Vs. HTTPS

In short...

HTTPS is an encrypted HTTP request/response using a SSL or TLS connection.
The SSL/TLS connection requires that the server provides a signed public key certificate.
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