How does HTTPS provide security?

Question

I want to know how HTTPS is implemented. Whether the data is encrypted or path is encrypted (through which data is passed). I will be thankful if someone provides me impleme

Answer 1

Server and client do not have control over the path that is used to transmit the data. The path used is a matter for the network layer (Internet Protocol - IP), not for the Transport Layer Security (TLS)

The data itself is encrypted, and there are also means for checking server autenticity, as mentioned by Noon Silk.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_Layer_Security