HTTPSliikenne

HTTPSliikenne refers to internet traffic that is secured using the HTTPS protocol. HTTPS, which stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, is a secure version of HTTP, the primary protocol used for transmitting data over the World Wide Web. The 'S' in HTTPS signifies that the communication between a user's web browser and the website's server is encrypted. This encryption is typically achieved through TLS (Transport Layer Security) or its predecessor, SSL (Secure Sockets Layer).

The primary purpose of HTTPSliikenne is to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the data being exchanged. When you visit a website that uses HTTPS, your browser establishes a secure connection with the server. This connection ensures that any information transmitted, such as login credentials, personal details, or financial data, cannot be intercepted and read by third parties. It also verifies the identity of the website you are communicating with, preventing man-in-the-middle attacks where an attacker might impersonate a legitimate website.

Websites that handle sensitive information, such as online banking, e-commerce sites, and email services, almost universally use HTTPS. It is also becoming increasingly common for all websites to adopt HTTPS as a standard practice, even those that do not handle sensitive data. This is because search engines like Google give a slight ranking boost to HTTPS-secured sites, and it contributes to a better overall user experience and trust. Users can typically identify an HTTPS connection by the padlock icon in their browser's address bar and the "https://" prefix in the website's URL.