HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure)
HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) is an extension of HTTP that uses SSL/TLS protocols to encrypt data transfers between a user’s browser and a website, ensuring secure communication over the internet. HTTPS helps protect against man-in-the-middle attacks, eavesdropping, and tampering with or forging the contents of the communication, making it essential for online transactions, data submission, and maintaining user privacy.