What is the difference between the protected data transfer protocol HTTPS and the standard HTTP?

HTTPS is a secure data transfer protocol based on HTTP but uses encryption via TLS (Transport Layer Security).

Main differences between HTTPS and HTTP:

• Encryption: HTTPS encrypts data transmitted between the client and server, protecting against interception and tampering.
• Server authentication: HTTPS uses certificates so that the client can verify the server's authenticity.
• Data integrity: TLS ensures that data has not been altered during transmission.

In iOS, working with HTTPS guarantees the security of user data, for example, during authentication or transmission of confidential information.

Example of using URLSession with HTTPS:

let url = URL(string: "https://example.com")!
let task = URLSession.shared.dataTask(with: url) { data, response, error in
    // Handle response
}
task.resume()

Here, the connection will be automatically secured if the server supports HTTPS.