Intro to Computing - How the Internet Works
You want to ensure a website always uses HTTPS even if a user types HTTP. Which method should you use?
You want to ensure a website always uses HTTPS even if a user types HTTP. Which method should you use?
hard🚀 Application Q15 of Q15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand how to enforce HTTPS
Redirecting HTTP requests to HTTPS ensures all traffic is secure automatically.Step 2: Evaluate other options
Disabling HTTP on user browsers or manual typing is impractical; partial HTTPS use is insecure.Final Answer:
Set up a redirect from HTTP to HTTPS on the server -> Option BQuick Check:
Redirect HTTP to HTTPS = Set up a redirect from HTTP to HTTPS on the server [OK]
Quick Trick: Use server redirect to force HTTPS [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Thinking users must type HTTPS manually
- Believing disabling HTTP on browsers is feasible
- Using HTTP for some pages weakens security
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