Web Security
World Wide Web Security FAQ

The following references come from the World Wide Web Security FAQ. There are several topics areas with questions and answers. I have chosen those which correspond to the information provided on our Web Magic site.

My personal feeling about the use of java, javascript, and frames is that you should use alternatives if available for any function in which you desire to use these features. If you do use these features to have your site accessible to all you MUST also provide alternative means of using the functions (i.e. navigation).

Do not assume that because most people use browsers capable of running javascript, java, and various plug-ins that they choose to turn these features on! There are many people that use browsers capable of running java or javascript but keep these features turned off in their browsers. Once they read about these security risks, there may be many more who choose not to take the risks involved in having these features turned on in their browsers.

There are many not capable of viewing framed pages so do you really want to turn these people away? Provide alternative pages even if that means duplicating your entire site. Seems to me it would be much easier to not use frames then to create two versions of the same site :)

The World Wide Web Security FAQ Index

Java & Javascript

What's the difference between Java and JavaScript?

Are there any known security holes in Java?

Are there any known security holes in JavaScript?

ActiveX

What is ActiveX? Does it pose any risks?

Cookies

Do "Cookies" Pose any Security Risks?

Specific Servers & Security

Are there any known problems with Microsoft Internet Explorer?

Are there any known problems with Netscape Communicator?

Are there any known problems with Lynx for Unix?

Frames

Your Web site's frames can be hijacked to display unauthorized content.

Information on frame hijacking.

Online Shopping Security

How secure is the encryption used by SSL?

When I try to view a secure page, the browser complains that the site certificate doesn't match the server and asks me if I wish to continue. Should I?

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