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What is the significance of enabling SSL in the pre-launch checklist for a Webflow Ecommerce store?

Monday, 19 August 2024 by EITCA Academy

Enabling SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) in the pre-launch checklist for a Webflow Ecommerce store is a critical step that carries significant implications for security, user trust, search engine optimization (SEO), and overall site performance. SSL is a standard security technology that establishes an encrypted link between a web server and a browser, ensuring that all

  • Published in Web Development, EITC/WD/WFCE Webflow CMS and eCommerce, Ecommerce in Webflow, Launching ecommerce store, Examination review
Tagged under: Compliance, Data Security, GDPR, HTTP/2, HTTPS, PCI DSS, SEO, SSL, User Trust, Web Development, Web Performance

Does HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) help to protect against protocol downgrade attacks?

Saturday, 22 June 2024 by Acácio Pereira Oliveira

Yes, HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) indeed plays a significant role in protecting against protocol downgrade attacks. To understand the specifics of how HSTS achieves this, it is essential to consider the mechanics of HSTS, the nature of protocol downgrade attacks, and the interaction between the two. HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) HTTP Strict Transport

  • Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, Server security, Local HTTP server security
Tagged under: Cybersecurity, HSTS, HTTPS, Protocol Downgrade Attacks, SSL Stripping, Web Security

Is the SSL/TLS protocol used to establish an encrypted connection in HTTPS?

Thursday, 13 June 2024 by Acácio Pereira Oliveira

The Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and its successor, Transport Layer Security (TLS), are cryptographic protocols designed to provide secure communication over a computer network. These protocols are fundamental to securing web applications, particularly through the use of HTTPS (HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure). HTTPS is essentially HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) layered on top of SSL/TLS, thus

  • Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, TLS attacks, Transport layer security
Tagged under: Cybersecurity, Encryption, HTTPS, SSL, TLS

What is the purpose of the Site Health tool in WordPress, and what types of issues does it typically identify?

Thursday, 13 June 2024 by EITCA Academy

The Site Health tool in WordPress serves as a comprehensive diagnostic utility designed to help site administrators and developers maintain and improve the performance, security, and overall health of their WordPress installations. Introduced in WordPress 5.2, this tool provides both an overview of the site's current status and actionable recommendations to address identified issues. The

  • Published in Web Development, EITC/WD/WPF WordPress Fundamentals, Customization, plugins, and settings, Moving a WordPress site, Examination review
Tagged under: Debugging, HTTPS, Performance, PHP, Plugins, Security, Site Health, Themes, Web Development, WordPress

What role does encryption play in maintaining the confidentiality of data transmitted between a client and a server, and how does it prevent attackers from intercepting and decrypting this data?

Wednesday, 12 June 2024 by EITCA Academy

Encryption is a fundamental mechanism in the field of cybersecurity, particularly in maintaining the confidentiality of data transmitted between a client and a server. This process ensures that information remains secure and inaccessible to unauthorized parties during transmission over potentially insecure networks, such as the internet. When a client, such as a web browser, communicates

  • Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/ACSS Advanced Computer Systems Security, Network security, Network security, Examination review
Tagged under: Asymmetric Encryption, Cybersecurity, Data Confidentiality, Encryption, HTTPS, Symmetric Encryption, TLS

How do high-level architectural decisions in browsers contribute to ensuring security while browsing the internet?

Saturday, 05 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

High-level architectural decisions in browsers play a important role in ensuring security while browsing the internet. These decisions encompass various design choices and strategies that are implemented to protect users from potential threats and vulnerabilities. In this response, we will consider the significance of high-level architectural decisions in browsers and how they contribute to a

  • Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, Browser attacks, Browser architecture, writing secure code, Examination review
Tagged under: Browser Security, Cybersecurity, HTTPS, Same Origin Policy, Sandboxing, Secure Coding, Web Security

Explain the flow of communication between the browser and the local server when joining a conference on Zoom.

Saturday, 05 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

When joining a conference on Zoom, the flow of communication between the browser and the local server involves several steps to ensure a secure and reliable connection. Understanding this flow is important for assessing the security of the local HTTP server. In this answer, we will consider the details of each step involved in the

  • Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, Server security, Local HTTP server security, Examination review
Tagged under: Browser, Communication Flow, Cybersecurity, HTTPS, Local Server, Real-time Communication, Rendering Interface, Request Resources, Secure Connection, Security Considerations, Serve Resources, User Authentication, Zoom

Discuss the challenges and concerns related to the honesty and trustworthiness of Certificate Transparency (CT) logs in the context of web application security.

Saturday, 05 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

Certificate Transparency (CT) logs play a important role in ensuring the honesty and trustworthiness of web application security, particularly in the context of HTTPS. However, there are several challenges and concerns associated with CT logs that need to be addressed to maintain the integrity of the system. One of the main challenges is the potential

  • Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, HTTPS in the real world, HTTPS in the real world, Examination review
Tagged under: Certificate Transparency, CT Logs, Cybersecurity, HTTPS, Web Application Security

What is the significance of HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) policies in the context of HTTPS? What challenges exist in balancing security and privacy concerns with HSTS?

Saturday, 05 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) policies play a important role in enhancing the security of web applications that utilize HTTPS. In the context of HTTPS, HSTS is a mechanism that allows websites to inform user agents (e.g., browsers) that they should only connect to the website over a secure HTTPS connection, rather than over an

  • Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, HTTPS in the real world, HTTPS in the real world, Examination review
Tagged under: Cybersecurity, HSTS, HTTPS, Protocol Downgrade Attacks, Web Applications Security

What are the advantages of upgrading to HTTPS, and what challenges are associated with the transition?

Saturday, 05 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

Upgrading to HTTPS offers several advantages in terms of cybersecurity and web application security. HTTPS, or Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure, is the secure version of HTTP, which is the protocol used for transmitting data between a web browser and a website. By implementing HTTPS, websites can ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of the data

  • Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, HTTPS in the real world, HTTPS in the real world, Examination review
Tagged under: Authentication, Cybersecurity, Encryption, HTTPS, Integrity, SSL/TLS
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