29 Questions
What is one of the key points in how HTTPS works?
Server verifies Client via Certificate issued by a Certificate Authority (CA)
What is the main difference between obtaining a free and paid TLS Certificate?
The domain ownership requirement is only for the paid Certificates
Which type of domain validation is done for obtaining a free TLS Certificate?
Domain Validation (DV)
Why are TLS Certificates recommended for E-Commerce sites, particularly those collecting credit card information?
To provide a secure connection and warranty coverage
What does the text mention about Let's Encrypt and Comodo SSL?
Let's Encrypt only offers Domain Validation (DV) Certificates
Why are free TLS Certificates particularly suitable for small, personal sites with no e-commerce functionalities?
They are good for sites that do not involve e-commerce functionalities
Which Argon2 variant is recommended by OWASP due to its hybrid approach?
Argon2id
What is a key characteristic of Argon2d in terms of resistance?
Resistant to GPUs
What is a common misconception about storing credit card numbers according to the security standards?
It is essential to use a properly audited third-party service for credit card storage
In the context of web security, what is the recommended option if the complexity seems overwhelming?
Use a web security library
What is a unique characteristic of Argon2 in terms of usability?
Demands careful fine-tuning for optimal performance
What is a common method for recovering passwords in web applications?
Using a set of secret questions and answers
What is the main issue with storing secret question answers in plain text?
Answers can be found through social media
What security measure can help prevent a brute-force attack on passwords?
Limiting login attempts
How does encrypting secret question answers help improve security?
It prevents hackers from using social media to find the answers
What is the purpose of using a complex password policy?
To make passwords more difficult to guess
What is a dictionary attack in the context of password security?
An attack that uses a list of common passwords to guess a user's password
What is a potential drawback of using an Authentication Service?
It may lead to vendor lock-in
What is a potential advantage of building your own authentication system?
No vendor lock-in issues
What is a downside of using a library like Passport.js or Lucia for authentication?
They are not well-maintained
Why might an enterprise app or e-commerce site prefer using an Authentication Service?
They are more secure
What is a potential issue with building your own authentication system for a small, non-commerce site?
It may not be secure enough
What is a reason why Lucia is popular for use with Next.js?
It works well with Next.js
What is a common method used by hackers to crack passwords?
Rainbow table attack
What is the purpose of a salt in password hashing?
To produce different hashes for the same passwords
What is a disadvantage of using a salt in password hashing?
An attacker could generate a rainbow table for each user once they obtain the salt
What is a complex password policy?
A policy that prevents users from choosing common words for passwords
What is two-factor authentication?
A method that requires users to enter a password and a verification code sent to their phone or email
How does a hacker crack a password using a rainbow table?
By comparing the hashed values of common passwords to a user's hashed password
Learn about how HTTPS prevents packet sniffing, Man-in-the-Middle attacks, session hijacking, and the importance of Transport Layer Security (TLS) over Secure Socket Layer (SSL). Understand the key points of client-server communication, certificate verification, and the role of Certificate Authorities (CAs).
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