Computer Security Literacy

Appendix C: Web Surfing Security Technologies

C.1    INTRODUCTION

The objective of this appendix is to introduce and discuss a handful of web and Internet security technologies that can be used to further mitigate the threats discussed in this book. Given the correct context, each of these technologies can, in its own way, increase one’s defense in depth when surfing the web and using the Internet. Although this is not nearly a complete list of all additional security technologies above and beyond those discussed in Chapter 6, they do represent some of the most effective and widely used security technologies that one could utilize as part of an everyday computing routine.

C.2    PRIVATE BROWSING

To enhance a user’s experience while ...