Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) definition

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)

A set of rules for speedy retrieval and transmission of electronic documents written in HTML over a secure connection. HTTPS addresses differentiate from HTTP ones because they encrypt and decrypt user pages to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data. Online credit card processing and banking websites use HTTPS addresses to ensure privacy and provide secure processing for users.

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