Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What does the 's' in 'https' stand for?

  1. secure

  2. secured

  3. security

  4. simple
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In HTTPS, the 's' stands for 'secure' - it indicates the connection is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols. While 'secured' or 'security' might seem logical, the standard abbreviation is simply 'secure'. 'Simple' is incorrect as HTTPS provides more security than HTTP.

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