php - Safe file upload without https (ssl layer) -
i'm php developer , know little when comes https/ssl, offer client safest possible way of uploading file webpage (i.e. webftp part of client service on page).
which way should look?
thank in advance, clarify question if needed.
i'll disappoint you, without https or other form of encryption, data passing on wire plaintext - holds ftp. (in other words, it's practically impossible verify data server has received came client, , hasn't been modified.)
valid (and accepted) https certificates cheap , relatively simple use, plus it's optimal solution available in terms of safety*simplicity (switch urls http https, no other configuration required end user). valid ssl certificate, client reasonably sure they're communicating site , data encrypted while in transit.
in other words, there safer (but more complicated) alternatives (such encrypted vpn), , there simpler (but less safe) alternatives (such plain http). https done right right combination of safety , simplicity general-purpose website. (otoh, if you're trying protect top-secret nsa files, https not enough)
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