What besides encryption does HTTPS provide?

HTTPS, in addition to encryption (confidentiality), also provides:

• Data integrity: Ensures that data sent from the server has not been altered or damaged en route to the client. This is achieved through cryptographic hashes.
• Server authentication: Confirms the authenticity of the server the user is connecting to, using digital certificates. This helps prevent connection to fraudulent sites (Man-in-the-Middle attacks).

Overall, HTTPS provides a secure communication channel, protecting information through three main aspects: confidentiality, integrity, and authentication.