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 SECURE HYPERTEXT TRANSFER PROTOCOL Definition
We define SECURE HYPERTEXT TRANSFER PROTOCOL |
SECURE HYPERTEXT TRANSFER PROTOCOL - A secure means of transferring data using the HTTP protocol. Typically HTTP data is sent over TCP/IP port 80, but HTTPS data is sent over port 443. This standard was developed by Netscape for secure transactions, and uses 40-bit encryption ("weak" encryption) or 128-bit ("strong" encryption). If you are at a secure site, you will notice that there is a closed lock icon on the bottom area of your Navigator or IE browser. The HTTPS standard supports certificates. A webserver operator must get a digital certificate from a third-party certificate provider that ensures that the webserver in question is valid. This certificate gets installed on the webserver, and verifies for a period of a year that that server is a proper secure server. |
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