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An Explanation of HTTPS
for the Inexperienced
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John Blackbourn
• WordPress core developer
• Senior engineer at Human Made
• Find me on Twitter, GitHub, WordPress.org:
@johnbillion
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Information you send or get through the
site is private.
Always be careful when sharing private
information.
Look at the address to make sure you're
on the site you want to visit.
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The Internet
is a bunch of computers connected together
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What is HTTPS?
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1. Trust
Assurance of identity
2. Privacy
Third parties can't read communication
3. Integrity
Content can't be changed during transmission
HTTPS Provides:
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1. Trust
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1. Trust
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2. Privacy
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2. Privacy
Not just passwords and credit card numbers.
- Email address
- Location data
- What you're reading on the internet
- If you're a target of surveillance
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3. Integrity
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3. Integrity
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1. Trust
2. Privacy
3. Integrity
HTTPS Provides:
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Hello! Hello!
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Va bene Here's my I.D.
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Here's our key Andiamo!
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HTTPS
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How does HTTPS affect me?
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Does HTTPS protect my
communication on the
Wi-Fi in a coffee shop?
Yes, it does
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Does HTTPS prevent my
employer from seeing what I
do on the Internet?
No, it doesn't
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Is HTTPS the same as
SSL or TLS?
HTTP + TLS = HTTPS
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Does HTTPS make my
website safe?
No, it doesn't
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Isn't HTTPS expensive to
implement on a website?
No
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Should I add HTTPS
to my website?
Yes
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Grazie!
Find me on Twitter, GitHub, WordPress.org:
@johnbillion