UNIT 12
P3 – SECURITYPROTECTION MECHANISMS
Cambridge Technicals
P3 – the outcome of this section
Research each of the topics on the following slidesand produce a report entitled “Security protectionmechanisms”.
Begin the report with a short introduction about howyou are going to explain how different methods canbe used to enhance the security of web sites.
Try to include examples wherever possible.
P3 Firewalls
What is the purpose of a firewall?
Can a firewall be software and/or hardware based?
Can you find an example of a software programwhich acts as a firewall?
P3 – Secure Socket Layers
What is a secure socket laer? You need to explain thisin simple terms.
This document will provide yo with the basicinformation. There are three separate pages for youto use.
It is particularly important that you write this sectionin your own words.
P3 Digital certificates
What is meant by a digital certificate and how doesthis help security?
This document will provide you with usefulinformation. Look particularly at page 5 forinformation on how to view a certificate for a website.
P3 Use of passwords
What guidelines could you suggest for the creation ofa secure password?
There are plenty of sites offering advice online abouthow to do this.
Carry out a web search and come up with your ownlist of rules for people to follow when creatingpasswords.
P3 Legal considerations
There are a number of Acts covering the use ofcomputers for communication. Research each ofthem and give a BRIEF account of how they areintended to promote security.
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations(possible link). You just need to summarise the areascovered by these regulations.