HTTPS ↔ HTTP encrypt with TLS (or SSL)

aka HTTPS, Hypertext-Transfer-Protocol-Secure

TLS

Network Protocol to Encrypt network link between server & client; prevent tampering/spying

SSL

Deprecated Network Protocol to Encrypt server-client network link

websec

References

1. https ↔ Node API to create server with HTTPS Network Protocol

2. HTTPS Everywhere ↔ legacy FF Ext to enforce HTTPS default else optional block - defunct as of native FF support for HTTPS