Lab 7B-2: Web Browser Security and Configuration
Purpose
The purpose of this lab is to explore some of the simple security features built into Mozilla�s Web browser.
Tools
Mozilla, Netscape, Internet Explorer configuration settings
Procedure
Open Mozilla and in the top menu click on EDIT and the on PREFERENCES
Results
User should check in the configuration of all desired options are enabled, while all undesired ones are disabled. This practice puts the user in control of the web browser, so that he/she can avoid surprises.
Time
20 min
Reflection
Mozilla browser has better security implementation than the Internet Explorer. Mozilla also offers a number of interesting and convenient features such as tabbed browsing and native support for disabling pop-ups.