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Cleartext or TLS?
This comparison card contrasts Cleartext or TLS. HTTP request is described as tokens and bodies exposed. It also notes secureTransport false. HTTPS request is described as encrypted in transit. It also notes secureTransport true. The card pairs HTTP request with should AccessDenied, and HTTPS request with should succeed if otherwise allowed.
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What this card says
Cleartext or TLS?
HTTP request
Tokens and bodies exposed; SecureTransport false.
HTTPS request
Encrypted in transit; SecureTransport true.
Key points
Legacy scripts (should fail).
All modern clients.
Example
http://bucket… / https://bucket…
Use when
Should AccessDenied.
Should succeed if otherwise allowed.