COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND COMMUNICATIONS

NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When visiting a website, you notice a lock icon in the lower-right corner of the browser window. What does the lock represent?
A
A link to open another site
B
A webpage that has a secure connection
C
A program that prevents you from leaving the page
D
A warning that you are not allowed to view this webpage
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When you go to a site that has a padlock icon next to the site name, it means the site is secured with a digital certificate. This means that any information sent between your browser and the website is sent securely, and can’t be intercepted and read by someone else while the information is in transit.

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, which is important. It prevents others from eavesdropping or intercepting your communication between your browser and the website’s server.

Detailed explanation-3: -The padlock icon on your browser means that you are browsing a secured website. These websites are using HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure), a secure protocol that web servers use to communicate with your web browser.

Detailed explanation-4: -It signifies that the connection to the website is encrypted using HTTPS and has an SSL/TLS certificate.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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