Why do we need HTTPS

HTTP is a plaintext transmission that is susceptible to eavesdropping and tampering. HTTPS ensures data security through encryption.

Encryption algorithm

Symmetric encryption (AES) is fast, while asymmetric encryption (RSA) is secure but slow. HTTPS combines both: exchanging keys using asymmetric encryption and transmitting data using symmetric encryption.

digital certificate

Issued by a Certificate Authority (CA) to verify the identity of the website.

Trust Chain

Root CA → Intermediate CA → Website certificate, verified step by step.

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