Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP): Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is the protocol used for transmitting web pages and other content on the World Wide Web. As a client-server protocol, a web client, such as a browser, requests a page from a server, and the server responds with the content. However, HTTP does not inherently encrypt data, which can expose information to interception or eavesdropping.
Categories: CC D4: Network Security | CCSP D3: Cloud Platform and Infrastructure Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D4: Communication and Network Security | Security+ D3: Security Architecture | SSCP D6: Network and Communication Security
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