Secure Protocols
Secure protocols are communication protocols that incorporate security features such as encryption, authentication, and integrity checks to protect data transmitted over networks. They ensure confidentiality, data integrity, and authentication in digital communications, preventing eavesdropping, tampering, and impersonation. Common examples include HTTPS, SSH, TLS/SSL, and IPsec, which are foundational for secure internet and network operations.
Developers should learn and use secure protocols whenever transmitting sensitive data, such as in web applications, APIs, remote access, or IoT devices, to prevent security breaches and comply with regulations like GDPR or HIPAA. They are essential for building trust with users, protecting against man-in-the-middle attacks, and ensuring data privacy in modern distributed systems, from e-commerce to cloud services.