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SSL uses a lot more cpu on the server for static pages/images. SSL prohibits caching of resources by ISP, universities etc which reduces their internet bill.
by silvestrov 14y ago
SSL uses a lot more cpu on the server for static pages/images.
SSL prohibits caching of resources by ISP, universities etc which reduces their internet bill.
- codesuela 14y agoFWIW addressing point 1: The difference in pricing when using Cloudfront for serving 10.000.000 files (in the US) over HTTPS opposed to unencrypted is 2.5$