What is the secure version of HTTP?

What is the secure version of HTTP?

• A. Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP)
• B. Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
• C. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
• D. Network Time Protocol (NTP)

Answer: (B)

HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP, because it runs HTTP over TLS/SSL to provide encryption, authentication, and data integrity for data in transit. This means the data between your browser and the web server is encrypted, so eavesdroppers can’t read it, and tampering or impersonation is detected. The server’s certificate helps verify you’re talking to the legitimate site. In contrast, plain HTTP sends data in plaintext and offers no built-in protection. The other options are different protocols: SNMP is for managing network devices, and NTP is for clock synchronization, neither of which secures web traffic.

HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP, because it runs HTTP over TLS/SSL to provide encryption, authentication, and data integrity for data in transit. This means the data between your browser and the web server is encrypted, so eavesdroppers can’t read it, and tampering or impersonation is detected. The server’s certificate helps verify you’re talking to the legitimate site. In contrast, plain HTTP sends data in plaintext and offers no built-in protection. The other options are different protocols: SNMP is for managing network devices, and NTP is for clock synchronization, neither of which secures web traffic.