Question

What does HTTPS stand for?
1. Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure
2. Hyper Text Transfer Packet System
3. Hyper Transfer Tariff Protocol System
4. Hyper Transport Tariff Packet System

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure

The correct answer is HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure.

• HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. 

• Hypertext transfer protocol secure (HTTPS) is the primary protocol used to send data between a web browser and a website.
• HTTPS is particularly important when users transmit sensitive data, such as by logging into a bank account, email service, or health insurance provider.
• HTTPS prevents websites from having their information broadcast in a way that’s easily viewed by anyone snooping on the network.
• Netscape Communications created HTTPS in 1994 for its Netscape Navigator web browser.
• Google announced in February 2018 that its Chrome browser would mark HTTP sites as "Not Secure" after July 2018.