Why is authentication using Basic credentials typically used over HTTPS?
A) Username and password are base-64 encoded
B) No session identifier is required
C) No cookies are required
D) No other credentials are compatible with HTTPS

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Basic authentication uses base-64 encoding for the username and password, which is not secure on its own, but when used over HTTPS, the data is encrypted during transmission, providing a secure method of authentication.

Why Is Authentication Using Basic Credentials Typically Used Over HTTPS