A Beginner's Guide to Common Network Protocols
Episode description
Did you know? The Internet relies on a hidden language – a set of protocols governing how devices communicate. Think of these protocols as the established language spoken by devices on a network. These standardized procedures act as a roadmap, ensuring data travels from one point to another securely and efficiently. This article serves as a guide to some of the most common network protocols you’ll encounter.
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS): The Guardian of Online Security
Without HTTPS acting as a secure tunnel, any sensitive information you submit on a website travels “naked” across the Internet, vulnerable to prying eyes. Thankfully, HTTPS protocol acts as a secure communication channel, encrypting the data transmission between your web browser and the website. This encryption technology scrambles the data, making it unreadable to anyone who might intercept it.