Web Servers
Web servers are generally designed to allow public access for commercial purposes. Web browsers are applications designed to access the information on those Web servers. By their very nature, they are usually designed to allow public and anonymous access, and so are inherent security risks.
What are some of the major security problems related to Web browsers?
What are some actions that can reduce risk and mitigate these vulnerabilities?
How do vulnerabilities within personal computer browsers affect security measures implemented for Web servers?
Should security requirements be different for Intranet internal websites vs. open public internet websites?
Web Servers
As everyone gets on board with the internet today, there is a need to assess the possible security problems related to web browsers and relevant mitigation strategies to reduce the risks. Some of the significant threat issues include scammers gaining access to saved login credentials, browser cache, and browser history through phishing attacks (Matteson, 2018). These elements can turn to be risky if they are accessed by others who have malicious intentions. The use of a Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a way to configure web browsers securely. VPNs ensure that not even an Internet Service Provider (ISP) can snoop on a user’s activities while online. Conducting a thorough malware scan may also help in removing threats and looking for problems embedded in the system. It would also be wise to consider updating the current anti-malware software to remain up to date. It is essential for both the browser and accompanying software to match up to security measures.
It is always necessary to update computer browsers as failure to do so will make them less ineffective as intended by the measures implemented for web browsers. There are also plugins within web browsers that need constant updates to remain relevant. As cybercriminals advance, there is a need to stay at par with them by installing the latest versions of software and upgrading the browser. The same should apply for both intranet websites and public internet websites. Most people think that intranets are more secure than an open site, but that is not the case. It would be surprising for them to learn that internal websites can also be attacked through public websites using the browser as a proxy (Bergbom, 2019). All sites are vulnerable and require the necessary security measures to avoid threats.
References
Bergbom, J. (2019). Attacking the Internal Network from the Public Internet using a Browser as a Proxy. Forcepoint. Retrieved from https://www.forcepoint.com/sites/default/files/resources/files/report-attacking-internal-network-en_0.pdf
Matteson, S. (2018). 5 Common Browser Security Threats, and how to handle them. Tech Republic. Retrieved from https://www.techrepublic.com/article/5-common-browser-security-threats-and-how-to-handle-them/
