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https

A secure version of HTTP.  Information that is transmitted is secure because a secure sockets layer (SSL) protocol is also being used.
Relevance:  Make sure the area is secure before giving personal information such as credit card numbers.

HTTPS or SSL - Known as Secure HyperText Transfer Protocol, or a Secure Socket Layer. These two definitions go hand in hand. HTTPS is a web protocol developed by Netscape for encrypting and decrypting user requests. The HTTPS is really a sub layer of the HTTP application, using the Netscape Secure Socket Layer. This layer using port 443 instead of the usual port 80 for its internet interactions. Use of this type of security is for the transfer of data like social security numbers, credit card numbers, and personnel information. Browsers will create a second screen (layer) with some type of symbol recognizing that this is a secure site (Netscape's solid key).

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