Online Business : https vs http

 (20 Minutes)
a) Use the following links to get notes on :

http://www.instantssl.com/ssl-certificate-products/https.html

http://webdesign.about.com/od/ecommerce/a/aa070407.htm

• The differences between http and https
• How does SSL work
• Why Is a SSL Certificate Required?

Answer these questions in Pairs (15 minutes)

Answer the following question from the scenario below.
In the case study Carmen is creating an e-commerce website to sell her products. She is looking into getting either a HTTP or HTTPS site but does not know which one would be better for her type of site.
a) Explain why Carmen should use HTTPS for her website.

b) Describe the duties Carmen has as the owner of a HTTPS site and what she should do to ensure it is secure.