The Deck Flashcards
1
Q
Explain SSL/TLS
A
The standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and a browser. This link ensures that all data passed between the web server and browsers remain private and integral.
2
Q
What is an SSL Certificate?
A
Something which is purchased from an established trusted Certificate Authority to enable a website to use https and be authenticated as who they say they are
3
Q
What can you do if you require more security than TLS?
A
Use an IPsec VPN device to provide a direct tunnel between a data center and an AWS VPC
4
Q
What is port scanning?
A
A technique used to systematically locate open ports in a system
