What is HyperText Transfer Protocol with SSL in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

SAP Term: HyperText Transfer Protocol with SSL

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: A connection which provides for encrypted communications between the client and the server. In addition, server-side, client-side, or mutual authentication are also supported. When accessing Internet sites that are protected with SSL, you use the prefix HTTPS: in the URL instead of HTTP.

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• Key Concepts: 
  HyperText Transfer Protocol with SSL (HTTPS) is a secure protocol used to transfer data over the internet. It is based on the HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) to encrypt data. HTTPS is used to protect sensitive information such as credit card numbers, passwords, and other confidential data. HTTPS is an important component of BC-SEC Security, which is a set of security protocols developed by SAP for its software products. 
  
  How to use it: 
  HTTPS can be used to securely transfer data between two computers over the internet. To use HTTPS, both computers must have an SSL certificate installed. The SSL certificate is used to authenticate the identity of the computers and encrypt the data being transferred. Once the connection is established, data can be securely transferred between the two computers. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using HTTPS, it is important to ensure that the SSL certificate is up-to-date and valid. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the connection is secure by verifying that the URL begins with “https” instead of “http”. This will ensure that all data transferred between the two computers is encrypted and secure. 
  
  Related Information: 
  BC-SEC Security is a set of security protocols developed by SAP for its software products. It includes features such as authentication, authorization, encryption, and access control. Additionally, BC-SEC Security includes support for HTTPS, which provides an additional layer of security for sensitive data being transferred over the internet.