HTTPS
Networking
HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure. An extension of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) used for secure communication over a computer network, encrypted using Transport Layer Security (TLS/SSL).
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TCP Handshake
Networking
The three-way handshake (SYN, SYN-ACK, ACK) used to establish a TCP connection between client and server, ensuring reliable communication.
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DNS
Networking
Domain Name System - translates human-readable domain names (like example.com) into IP addresses that computers use to identify each other on the netw...
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HTTP vs HTTPS
Networking
HTTP is the unsecured protocol for web communication, while HTTPS adds TLS/SSL encryption to protect data in transit from eavesdropping and tampering.
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