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Network Protocols (Cambridge (CIE) O Level Computer Science)

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HTTP & HTTPS

What is HTTP & HTTPS?

  • Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) allows communication between clients and servers for website viewing

  • HTTP & HTTPS are protocols, a set of rules governing communication between devices on a network

  • HTTP allows clients to receive data from the sever (fetching a webpage) and send data to the server (submitting a form, uploading a file)

  • HTTPS works in the same way as HTTP but with an added layer of security

  • All data sent and received using HTTPS is encrypted

  • HTTPS is used to protect sensitive information such as passwords, financial information and personal data

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