Practice Http Strict Transport Security (hsts) (1.4.2) - Security and Best Practices in Advanced Full Stack Web Development

Practice: HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS)

Lesson 1.4.2Security and Best Practices in Advanced Full Stack Web Development

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What does HSTS stand for?
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Think about the purpose of the protocol.
Question 2.
What type of header is used to implement HSTS?
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Recall the specific security header discussed.
3Question 3.
What does HSTS enforce?
- Only HTTP connections
- HTTPS connections only
- Both HTTP and HTTPS
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Recall the primary function of HSTS.
4Question 4.
True or False: HSTS can be easily reversed once implemented.
- True
- False
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Think about lasting effects of security headers.
Question 5.
You are tasked with enabling HSTS on a newly launched website. Explain the steps you would take, including any additional considerations.
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Consider long-term policy decisions and security best practices.
Question 6.
Evaluate how an HSTS policy could specifically help secure a financial application during a man-in-the-middle attack. What configurations would maximize its effectiveness?
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Reflect on encryption during sensitive transactions.

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