HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure) is a secure version of HTTP that encrypts data using SSL/TLS, protecting communication from eavesdropping and tampering.

Elaboration:

• Uses port 443 instead of 80.
• Encrypts data using SSL/TLS certificates for secure browsing.
• Prevents cyber threats like MITM attacks, phishing, and data leaks.

Example:

Online banking sites like https://bank.com use HTTPS to protect sensitive transactions.