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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Difference Between HTTP and HTTPS

Characteristics
HTTP
HTTPS
Stands For
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
Begins with
http://
https://
Port Used
80
443
Security
HTTP is insecure and can attackers gain access to website accounts and sensitive information.
It is secure and is  considered secure against attacks like access to web accounts or sensitive information.
Speed
Faster
Slower

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