COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS
NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A link to open another site
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A webpage that has a secure connection
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A program that prevents you from leaving the page
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A warning that you are not allowed to view this webpage
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Detailed explanation-1: -The lock symbol and related URL containing “https” simply mean that the connection between your web browser and the website server is encrypted, which is important. It prevents others from eavesdropping or intercepting your communication between your browser and the website’s server.
Detailed explanation-2: -The lock symbol and related URL containing ‘https’ simply mean that the connection between your web browser and the website server is encrypted.
Detailed explanation-3: -When you visit a website, the Site Identity button (a padlock) appears in the address bar to the left of the web address. You can quickly find out if the connection to the website you are viewing is encrypted, and in some cases who owns the website.
Detailed explanation-4: -The green padlock symbol denotes that the data exchanged between the browser and website is encrypted with SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology and cannot be read by third parties. Further, the “https” which follows the green padlock in your browser’s address bar means a site has a valid SSL certificate.