Hypertext Transfer Protocol

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

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A communication protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Its primary function is to establish a connection with a web server and transmit hypertext markup language (HTML), extensible markup language (XML) or other pages to client browsers

Framework senses

2 senses across 2 frameworks

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →

§1: The protocol in the Internet Protocol (IP) family used to transport hypertext documents across an internet.

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →

§1: A communication protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Its primary function is to establish a connection with a web server and transmit hypertext markup language (HTML), extensible markup language (XML) or other pages to client browsers