Explain the trust on first use model in relation to the STS header. What are the trade-offs between privacy and security in this model?
Saturday, 05 August 2023
by EITCA Academy
The trust on first use (TOFU) model is a security mechanism used in relation to the Strict-Transport-Security (STS) header in web applications. It aims to establish trust between the client and the server by assuming that the first encounter between them is secure and authentic. The TOFU model relies on the assumption that if a
What is the purpose of the Strict Transport Security (STS) header in TLS? How does it help enforce the use of HTTPS?
Saturday, 05 August 2023
by EITCA Academy
The Strict Transport Security (STS) header in Transport Layer Security (TLS) plays a crucial role in enhancing the security of web applications by enforcing the use of HTTPS. The primary purpose of the STS header is to protect users against various attacks, such as man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks, by ensuring that all communication between the client
- Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, TLS attacks, Transport layer security, Examination review
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Cybersecurity, HTTPS, Strict Transport Security, STS Header, TLS, Web Applications Security