HTTPS

HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) is the encrypted version of HTTP, using TLS to secure data between a browser and a web server. It ensures that passwords, credit card numbers, and other sensitive data cannot be intercepted in transit. Browsers display a padlock icon for HTTPS sites and show warnings for HTTP pages. HTTPS is also a ranking factor for search engines and a prerequisite for many modern browser APIs.

Why it matters for your website

• 1Affects your HTTPS rating and SSL grade on security scanners
• 2Required for PCI-DSS and SOC 2 compliance
• 3Browsers block insecure connections and show warnings to users