Portfolio item posted on Monday, January 31st 2011 at 9:15 am

Google and Facebook have announced a move to the secure system of using https for security…it’s about time!

“With Google search over SSL, you can have an end-to-end encrypted search solution between your computer and Google. This secured channel helps protect your search terms and your search results pages from being intercepted by a third party. This provides you with a more secure and private search experience.”

http://www.neowin.net/news/google-begins-rolling-out-encrypted-searches

“Facebook currently uses HTTPS whenever your password is sent to us, but today we’re expanding its usage in order to help keep your data even more secure,” the company said Wednesday in a blog post. “Starting today we’ll provide you with the ability to experience Facebook entirely over HTTPS. You should consider enabling this option if you frequently use Facebook from public Internet access points found at coffee shops, airports, libraries or schools.”

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2011/01/26/facebook_https/

All of our web services (hosting, email, web apps, the IT range) are all over https from the outset because of this.