as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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explain the main differences between http and https protocols.
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http (hypertext transfer protocol) is a protocol used for transferring files and data between a client (web browser) and a server. https (hypertext transfer protocol secure) is an extension of http and uses ssl/tls (secure sockets layer/transport layer security) to encrypt communication between a client and a server. this encryption provides privacy and data integrity between two communicating applications. additionally, https requires an ssl or tls certificate to be installed on the website while http does not.
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