Cyber Security for Absolute Beginners - 2022 Edition - Part 02 - HTTP, HTTPS, SSL, and TLS

The video tutorial explains the basics of HTTP and HTTPS, highlighting their roles in web communication. HTTP is described as a protocol for formatting and transmitting messages over the web, while HTTPS is its secure version, ensuring encrypted communication. The tutorial covers how HTTP requests are handled by web servers and clients, and the importance of HTTPS for protecting sensitive information. It also discusses SSL and TLS, which are used for encryption, and provides guidance on checking if a website is secured with HTTPS.

Describe the significance of TLS in relation to SSL.

How can a user verify if a website is secured with HTTPS?

What are the potential risks of using a website without HTTPS?