IP-HTTPS is a protocol used for secure remote access in Windows environments. It allows users to establish a secure connection to a network using the Internet Protocol over Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS). This protocol is particularly important for organizations that rely on remote access to their networks, as it ensures the confidentiality and integrity of data transmitted over the internet.

IP-HTTPS is especially relevant in Windows environments as it is natively supported by Windows operating systems. It provides a secure alternative to other remote access protocols, such as Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) and Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP), which may have security vulnerabilities.

To enable IP-HTTPS in a Windows environment, administrators need to configure the DirectAccess feature, which is available in Windows Server editions. This feature allows users to connect securely to their organization's network without the need for a virtual private network (VPN) client.

Examples:

• Configuring IP-HTTPS using PowerShell:

  Set-RemoteAccess -ForceTunneling $true

  This command enables force tunneling, which ensures that all client traffic is routed through the IP-HTTPS tunnel.

• Verifying IP-HTTPS connectivity using Command Prompt:

  netsh interface httpstunnel show interfaces

  This command displays the status and configuration of the IP-HTTPS interface.