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Hypertext Transfer Protocol

A TCP-based, Application-Layer, client-server, Internet protocol (RFC 2616) that is used to carry data requests and responses in the World Wide Web. (See: hypertext.)

Updated

Jan 06, 2026

Also known as

HTTP

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A TCP based, Application Layer, client server, Internet protocol (RFC 2616) that is used to carry data requests and responses in the World Wide Web. (See: hypertext.)

A TCP-based, Application-Layer, client-server, Internet protocol (RFC 2616) that is used to carry data requests and responses in the World Wide Web. (See: hypertext.)

IETF RFC 4949 (Internet Security Glossary)

Bibliography

IETF RFC 4949 (Internet Security Glossary)
Accessed Jan 06, 2026Quoted
RFC 4949 — Internet Security Glossary (Version 2)
https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4949.txt
RFC 4949 is published by the IETF Trust and marked as "Distribution of this memo is unlimited". Verify IETF Trust copyright/licensing terms for reuse.
Source: IETF RFC 4949 (rfc-editor.org).