| Full Form | Hypertext Transfer Protocol | Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure |
| Protocol | Unsecured | Secured |
| Data Encryption | No encryption | Encryption using SSL/TLS |
| Port | 80 | 443 |
| URL | Begins with “http://” | Begins with “https://” |
| Data Integrity | No assurance | Ensures data integrity using digital certificates |
| Authentication | No authentication | Provides authentication of the website’s identity |
| Security | Vulnerable to eavesdropping | Protects against eavesdropping and man-in-the-middle attacks |
| Information Privacy | Potentially less secure | Offers a higher level of privacy and confidentiality |
| SEO Ranking | No direct impact | Can have a positive impact on search engine rankings |
| Trust Indicator | No visual indicator | Displays a padlock and/or green address bar to indicate security |
