I read articles from 3 years back highlighting why Jcenter is a better option over Maven Central, one of the primary reasons being the HTTPS transfer as a result of distribution via a CDN. Maven Central had HTTP, does the Maven repository still use HTTP?
It would make sense for them to upgrade to HTTPS, matching their competition (despite other areas where Jcenter excels). Have they done this yet?
Additionally, I'd like to ask why using a CDN enhances security. How does Maven Central distribute its libraries if not via a CDN?
Many thanks in advance.