Question 5

2021-11-03

Why do you think SSL/HTTPS is important? Please provide at least 3 reasons.

This to me is the most important question in the exercise! I applaud Netlify for taking all sites to HTTPS with no option to run HTTP any longer. Also the use of TLS replacing the SSL standard on Netlify is fantastic.

Here are my reasons for why SSL/HTTPS is important:

  • Content security when using a site from a public open network. Keeps users to your site protected from cross site scripting among other browser hacks.

  • First and foremost, protecting users sensitive information when using a site form. User login page forms could expose a password if not protected.

  • HTTP/2 has performance and other advancements. I read on the Netlify site that it is supported, but I know server push capability is not supported. HTTP/2 requires HTTPS.

  • SEO for sites using HTTPS has a benifit at some search engines (mainly Google).

  • Protecting from unencrypted ads on providers who might try to inject them on unsecured responses.