If a website's URL begins with "https://", what additional layer of security does it provide compared to "http://"?
- It adds authentication for users
- It encrypts the data transmitted between the client and the server
- It improves website loading speed
- It provides no additional security
If a website's URL begins with "https://," it indicates that the connection is secured with SSL/TLS encryption. This encryption ensures that data transmitted between the client and the server is encrypted, making it more secure and protecting against eavesdropping and data tampering.
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