Secure Protocol in Motion

The process of HTTPS handshaking is what makes your connection to websites secure. When you visit a website using HTTPS, the first thing that happens is the handshake between your device and the web server. This handshake is important because it helps create a secure link by making sure both sides agree on how to protect the information being sent back and forth.

The handshake starts when your device sends a "Hello" message to the server, saying that it wants to connect securely. The server responds with its own "Hello" and sends a public key, which is like a digital code that helps protect data. Your device then uses that public key to create a secret code, called a session key, that only your device and the server will know. The server confirms that it can use this session key, and now both sides can send information securely.

Once the session key is shared, the HTTPS handshake is complete. From this point on, all data sent between your device and the server is encrypted, meaning no one else can read it. This ensures that sensitive information, like passwords and credit card numbers, stays private while you're browsing the internet.