How HTTPS Actually Works (TLS Explained)

Every time you see that padlock in your browser, something fascinating is happening underneath. In this video we break down exactly what changes when you add the S to HTTP — and why it matters more than you think. In this video:
- What HTTP actually sends over the wire
- What TLS is and why SSL is dead
- The TLS handshake, step by step
- How certificates prove a server is who it says it is
- Key exchange and why your session key never travels the network
- What encryption actually protects (and what it doesn't)
- The three guarantees HTTPS gives you
- Let's Encrypt — why HTTPS is now free for everyone

No code. No jargon. Just clear diagrams.

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