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Hypertext is a system in which different types of documents / files, such as images, sound effects, and text are linked to each other. The Hypertext Transfer Protocol is responsible for accessing hypertext documents on the world wide web. To visit any website, we must type its URL which has a standard format. The 'http' part of the URL signals the device that the requested file is an 'http' file. For example, https://kips.in

HTTPS

HTTPS stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure. While HTTP is a protocol which allows the fetching of WWW resources, such as HTML documents. HTTPS is used for secure communication over a computer network, and is widely used on the Internet.

HTTPS protocol encrypts the information or data using Transport Layer Sercurity (TLS) certificate or its predecessor, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate. The certificate establishes a secured connection for data transmission between the server and the browser. It ensures that the data which is in transaction remains private and is not misused by fraudsters and cybercriminals.

The following table highlights the main differences between HTTP and HTTPS protocols:

HTTP

HTTPS

It is the foundation of any data exchange on the web. It is a variant of HTTP.

The information or data flows from server to browser unencrypted. HTTPS protocol encrypts the information or data using Transport Layer Security (TLS).

HTTP allows access to hypertext files. HTTPS is used to transfer confidential information over the Internet, e.g., financial information, login credentials, etc.

BLOG

A blog is an easy - to - create websites that allows users to share thier thoughts with the world. The word "blog"

comes from "Web log", because a blog consists of a signed and dated log of individual postings. The topic of the blog can be anything from personal to professional.

A blogger is someone who blogs or writes content for a blog. A blogger can provide links to other websites that he / she considers might interest the audience.

Blogging can be an interactive activity. Readers can add comments to a blogger's postings, other persons can respond, and a conversation ensues. Blogs can provide up - to - date news, technical information, political opinions, advice on investments, health tips, sports, and much more.

TYPES OF BLOGS

There are various types of blogs available on the web. We can categorise them into the following categories:

Personal blog: The is the most common and popular type of blog. It is a journal or diary that is on the Internet. Personal blog encompasses personal views on any chosen subject like health, politics, travel, etc.

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HTTP	HTTPS
It is the foundation of any data exchange on the web.	It is a variant of HTTP.
The information or data flows from server to browser unencrypted.	HTTPS protocol encrypts the information or data using Transport Layer Security (TLS).
HTTP allows access to hypertext files.	HTTPS is used to transfer confidential information over the Internet, e.g., financial information, login credentials, etc.