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In the context of the Internet protocol, what does the 's' in 'https' stand for?
Question

In the context of the Internet protocol, what does the 's' in 'https' stand for?

A.

Super

B.

Secure

C.

Structure

D.

Supreme

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Secure.
Explanation:
● HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure.
● It is the secure version of HTTP, the protocol over which data is sent between your browser and the website that you are connected to.
● The 's' indicates that all communication between your browser and the website are encrypted.
Information Booster:
● HTTP: Hypertext Transfer Protocol.
● SSL/TLS: Secure Sockets Layer / Transport Layer Security, the encryption technology used by HTTPS.
Additional Knowledge:
● A padlock icon in the browser address bar typically indicates a secure HTTPS connection.

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