Configure Browser Security

Question 1

Answer 1

Google Chrome web store provides an official location for publishing extensions and themes.

Question 2

Answer 2

Sync settings in a Microsoft Edge browser profile. (

Question 3

Answer 3

When the browser trusts the certificate issued to www.comptia.org, it displays a lock icon and identifies the URL as HTTPS.

Question 4

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Mozilla Firefox’s trusted certificate store showing the DigiCert root certificates that are trusted
authorities.

Question 5

Answer 5

Viewing cookies set by visiting comptia.org’s home page in Google’s Chrome browser.

Question 6

Data-at-rest encryption

Answer 6

protecting data that is stored on a device, like a hard drive or cloud server, by encoding it with a key, ensuring only authorized users with the key can access it.

Question 7

Encrypting File System (EFS)

Answer 7

is a feature in Microsoft Windows that allows users to encrypt files and folders on their computer.

Question 8

BitLocker

Answer 8

It protects data by encrypting entire drives, ensuring that if a drive is lost or stolen - Windows Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions.

Question 9

browsers

Answer 9

Microsoft Edge has replaced Internet Explorer, utilizing the Chromium codebase like Google Chrome, while other mainstream browsers like Firefox, Opera, and Safari remain widely used.

Question 10

trusted browsers

Answer 10

Ensuring a browser is installed from a trusted source, such as an official app store or reputable vendor, helps prevent security risks, with integrity verification done via code-signing certificates or hash comparisons.

Question 11

untrusted browsers

Answer 11

Installing browsers from untrusted sources risks exposure to adware, spyware, and redirection attacks, making verification through digital signatures or hash comparisons essential for software integrity.

Question 12

Browser add-ons

Answer 12

enhance functionality but can pose security risks. Extensions modify features and may run scripts, plug-ins display multimedia content but are now largely obsolete, apps facilitate cloud-based document editing, default search providers can redirect searches, and themes change appearance. Trusted sources should be used, as malicious extensions can bypass security measures.

Question 13

browser settings

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Browsers allow users to configure settings like home pages, tab behavior, and search engine choices via menu buttons or internal URLs (e.g., chrome://settings, edge://settings, about:preferences). Advanced settings can be accessed through URLs like chrome://flags or about:config.

Question 14

sign-in privilages

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Signing into a browser enables synchronization of settings, bookmarks, history, autofill entries, and passwords across multiple devices for a seamless browsing experience.

Question 15

Password managers

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help users create and store strong passwords across different services, preventing reuse that could lead to credential compromise. They autofill credentials and sync across devices, though some sites may not fully support them, requiring manual input as a fallback.

Question 16

Password security

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is crucial for workstation protection, with best practices including strong credential management and account policies. Weak passwords expose systems to cyberattacks through dictionary-based guessing or breached databases. Trusted certificates ensure secure authentication, with Windows updating root certificates via Active Directory, while third-party browsers require manual trust configuration for enterprise certificates.

Question 17

Browser privacy settings

Answer 17

control tracking tools like cookies, fingerprinting, and unwanted content through features such as pop-up blockers, ad blockers, and tracking protection. Clearing cache and browsing data or using private/incognito mode enhances privacy but does not ensure full anonymity, as sites can still track users via IP addresses and fingerprinting techniques.