Test 3 Flashcards
(8 cards)
What is SOP?
Same-Orgin Policy
A web security rule that prevent one website from accessing another resource unless they both share same protocol domain port
Why is SOP important?
Same Origin policy, it important Becuase it prevent cross site scripting and cross site request forgery attack.
What is Same site concept?
It a cookie security extension and how it behave across different sites, this help to prevent Cross site request forgery attack
Same site concept type
They uses
Strict: to prevent cookies only same site request
Lax: cookie sent on safe request
None: cookies sent cross site but must use secure (https)
An example of same site concept
If a site has Same site attribute and it lax, cookies are included in a user visit by not in a 3rd party request
Explain the importance of SSL certificates in HTTPS
SSL certificates authentication a website identity and enable encrypted communication via HTTPs, they protect sensitive data like credit card and personal information
Process of SSL/TLS works and example
Handshake which the browser request for a secure connection
Server response: server send it SSL/TLS certificates for verification
Key exchange: The client and server established a secure connection using asymmetric encryption
Secure session: The communication switches to symmetric encryption ensure all data stays private
SSL/TLS example while using internet
When shopping online, SSL encryption ensure credit card and detail are secure, preventing hacker from accessing them