Module3C: Using the Web and Maintaining your Privacy Flashcards
What is E-commerce?
is a term used to describe business transactions conducted online.
What are the 3 guidelines to follow to ensure privacy and safety
- Limit Information
- Check the Privacy Policy
- Track the sites you use
Define Encrypt when it comes to websites
The website scrambles (encrypts) the information that travels from you to the server.
What does a Secure connection help prevents?
anyone other than the server owner and you from seeing the information.
What are the two security protocols?
- Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
- Transport Layer Security (TLS)
What is a security Certificate?
it’s like a statement guaranteeing the identity of a person or the security of a website.
What are the two types of security certificates available?
Website and personal
How do Certificates work?
Certificates work with public and private keys.
what are 2 ways to see if you are dealing with a secure site?
Put in the address bar:
- Https
- padlock icon
What is https?
Hyper Text Transfer Protocol Secure
What can you do to display more information on the websites security?
You can click the Valid link to display more information
what is phishing?
It’s when a website tries to deceive you into providing personal information such as sin or bank account number and password
in chrome how can you review and set your privacy and security settings?
In the advanced section of the settings page
what must be completed before you submit a form?
All required fields must be completed
what are the 4 types of actions in a form?
- Type text in a field
- Choose an option from a menu
- Select a Check box
- Select a Radio button
