Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) Glossary Definition

Term Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
Definition

Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a Web security or Internet privacy concept used to protect users, sessions, resources, or browser interactions from misuse.
Context & Usage

Security teams, developers, and site owners use this concept when reducing risk in browser sessions, authentication flows, embedded content, and public-facing applications.

Related concepts include Authentication, Transport Layer Security and Cookie.

Additional Resource: MDN Web Docs Glossary.
Categories Web, Database, Cloud, and DevOps Technologies, Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Access Management