Junior — Middle
Explain whether the resource address is transmitted in open form when using the HTTPS protocol?
sobes.tech AI
Answer from AI
When using the HTTPS protocol, the resource address (URL) is transmitted partially in encrypted form. Specifically, the domain name (e.g., example.com) is transmitted in plain text, as it is necessary for establishing the connection and performing the TLS handshake (SNI — Server Name Indication). However, the path and query parameters (e.g., /page?id=123) are encrypted within the TLS session and are not visible to outsiders. This ensures the confidentiality of the specific requested resource, although the server and domain itself remain visible.