2.10 Install & Configure Browsers & Relevant Security Settings Flashcards
Browser Download/Installation Trusted Sources - Hashing
Verify downloaded file
Browser Download/Installation - Untrusted Sources
Not well known sites
Extensions & Plug-ins - Trusted Sources
Well known sites
Extensions & Plug-ins - Untrusted Sources
Not well known sites
Password Managers
Password vault, track all passwords in one location
Secure Connections/Sites – Valid Certificates
Validates certificates are up to date
Settings - Pop-up blocker
Prevent unwanted notifications windows to appear
Settings - Clearing browsing data
Saved passwords, best to clear all or specific data
Settings - Clearing cache
Settings - Private-browsing mode
Limit data collection, history & cache is not stored
Settings - Sign-in/browser data synchronization
Share browser data like bookmarks, favorites, history, etc.
Settings - Ad blockers
Browser can block some advertising