HTTP vs HTTPS: What's the Difference? | Networking Basics

Ever wondered what actually happens when your browser switches from HTTP to HTTPS? In this video, we break down the fundamental differences between HTTP and HTTPS, why traffic moves from port 80 to port 443 and how the TLS handshake keeps your data secure. Whether you are studying computer networking, building web applications or trying to fix a browser security warning on a self-signed SSL certificate, this step-by-step guide covers the often overlooked (but still very important) concept. 📌 What will you learn? - What is HTTP and which port it uses - How does HTTPS work and why is it important - How the encryption process functions - Importance of SSL certificates in establishing trust on the internet Link to our video on Network Protocols: https://youtu.be/1zVZ9cWFnCc Link to our video on What happens when you visit a website: https://youtu.be/0oLPmDgEqTI Link to our video on Port Numbers: https://youtu.be/yLuaVkxvmk4 Link to our Networking Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuLmnUpdTw4mUAiy-A82ITzYLdg2KP4yC 🎓 Join our growing community of tech enthusiasts and start learning today! ▶️ Subscribe now: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiteboardDoodles24 Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - What is HTTP? 01:22 - What is HTTPS? 02:25 - TLS Handshake 03:59 - SSL Certificates 05:31 - Conclusions 06:16 - Outro #whiteboarddoodles #httprequests #sslcertificate