In this section, we will learn how to describe the fields and their functions within the HTTP header. Note that protocols are fields that appear repeatedly across cybersecurity and networking, so you need be clear about how to identify an HTTP header as being HTTP.
HTTP is an important protocol to know about because it is one of the most common uses of networked devices. HTTP is therefore enabled by most network security policies in some form or another, and is often seen as a partially open door by attackers. HTTP requests are used in a variety of different ways during attacks, from checking for sandbox environments, to command and control signals, to communicating data outside of the intended domain.
It is important at this stage to reiterate that HTTP, although primarily used for hypertext (web pages), is a generic protocol that can be used...
