The Importance of Secure HTTP and SSL in Protecting Your Online Data

TLDRHTTP is widely used for viewing web pages but is vulnerable to hackers. HTTPS, or secure HTTP, encrypts data and ensures secure transfer. SSL and TLS are protocols used in secure HTTP. Google now flags websites without SSL as not secure.

Key insights

💡HTTP is the most widely used protocol for accessing web pages on the internet.

🔒HTTP sends data in clear text, making it vulnerable to hackers.

🔑HTTPS encrypts data, protecting it from interception by hackers.

🌐Secure HTTP uses SSL and TLS protocols to ensure data security.

🔐Google now flags websites without SSL as not secure.

Q&A

What is HTTP?

HTTP stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol and is used for viewing web pages on the internet.

Why is HTTP vulnerable to hackers?

HTTP sends data in clear text, allowing hackers to intercept and steal information.

What is HTTPS?

HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. It encrypts data, providing secure transfer.

What are SSL and TLS?

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) are protocols used in secure HTTP to ensure data security.

Why is SSL important for websites?

SSL is important for websites as it protects user data and improves search rankings on Google.

Timestamped Summary

00:00HTTP is the most widely used protocol for viewing web pages.

01:42HTTPS encrypts data and protects it from hackers.

03:42SSL and TLS are protocols used in secure HTTP to ensure data security.

05:12Google flags websites without SSL as not secure.

05:54Secure HTTP is now used by major websites and improves search rankings.