# HTTPS

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) extends HTTP with SSL/TLS encryption for secure data transmission. Ensures confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity, protecting against interception and tampering. Essential standard for web applications handling sensitive user data.

Visit the following resources to learn more:

- [@article@What is HTTPS?](https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/learning/ssl/what-is-https/)
- [@article@How HTTPS works (comic)](https://howhttps.works/)
- [@article@HTTPS explained with carrier pigeons](https://baida.dev/articles/https-explained-with-carrier-pigeons)
- [@video@HTTP vs HTTPS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOmT_5hqgPk)