0478 IGCSE SSL and TLS

Put the stages of SSL in order

• Browser / client sends request to webserver to request identification

• Web server sends its digital / security certificate

• Browser authenticates certificate

• if the certificate is authentic a connection is established

• Two way transfer of information can begin

Which of these indicate that a website is secure?

• A security pop-up message appears

• a padlock symbol is visible in the URL bar

• SSL security image appears in the top left of the webpage

• Digital certificate appears in the top right of the webpage

• URL begins with the letter https

Which is true about the http protocol?

• It is used to code web pages

• It is used to transmit web pages

• It is encrypted

• It is easy for hackers to intercept

• It uses a digital certificate

Which is true about the https protocol?

• It is only used for web pages that use the transmission of sensitive data

• It uses other protocols to ensure security of data transmission

• It is encrypted

• It is easy for hackers to intercept

• It uses a digital certificate

Which of these are true about SSL?

• It is a newer protocol than TLS

• It is used as part of https

• It is used as part of TCP/IP

• It is used to encrypt data

Which of these protocols contain encryption keys

• SSL

• TLS

• TCP/IP

• http

Which of these are true about encryption?

• It prevents data being stolen

• It makes data difficult or impossible to be understood

• Encrytion includes symmetric encryption

• Encrytion includes asymmetric encryption

• Encrytion includes anti malware encryption

Which of these are used in SSL and TLS encryption?

• encryption keys

• digital certificate

• browser security settings

• username and passwords

• biometrric data

Match the following words with their meanings

• check it meets with certain rules

• authenticate

• real/not fake

• verify

• check it is the same as previously given

• legitimate

• check that it is not fake

• validate

Which of these are true about SSL?

•  The browser sends a copy of its SSL certificate to server
  

•  The server sends a copy of its SSL certificate to the browser

• The browser checks the SSL certificate

•  It uses certificates created by users