Which protocol is primarily used to provide encrypted communication between a web browser and a web server?
Options
A.
HTTP
B.
HTTPS
C.
FTP
D.
More than one of the above
E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
B.
HTTPS
Detailed Explanation
HTTPS stands for HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure. It uses TLS to protect communication between a client and server by providing encryption, authentication and data integrity. SSL is the older predecessor to TLS.