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HTTPS

Networking

TLS (Transport Layer Security) SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Secure Connection Mixed Content

HTTP over TLS with certificate-based authentication.

Definition

HTTPS is HTTP layered over TLS, providing confidentiality and integrity for HTTP traffic and server authentication via X.509 certificates.

In plain English HTTP over TLS with certificate-based authentication.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It mitigates MITM attacks and protects session cookies and credentials in transit.

Example

Example: TLS 1.3 handshake + validated certificate chain to the origin.

Apps Using HTTPS

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

Tor Browser logo

Tor Browser

Privacy Score: 95

Tor Browser offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the browser space, with a stronger focus on...

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AdGuard Home logo

AdGuard Home

Privacy Score: 88

AdGuard Home offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the dns firewall space, with a stronger fo...

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LibreWolf logo

LibreWolf

Privacy Score: 85

LibreWolf offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the browser space, with a stronger focus on d...

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Quad9 logo

Quad9

Privacy Score: 82

Quad9 offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the dns firewall space, with a stronger focus on ...

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NextDNS logo

NextDNS

Privacy Score: 85

NextDNS offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the dns firewall space, with a stronger focus o...

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