IGNOU BCOS 184 2025 - State the differences between HTTP and HTTPS.

Question

State the differences between HTTP and HTTPS.

26 Apr 2025

Answer :

Word Count : 288

HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) and HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) are both protocols used for transferring data over the internet, but they differ primarily in terms of security.

The key difference between HTTP and HTTPS is the presence of encryption. HTTP transmits data in plaintext, meaning that any data exchanged between the client (usually a web browser) and

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