A server administrator neops the human resources department network a new internal website for their new training platform that needs to remain secure. What will the administrator need to do to ensure the web page shows up as secure?
A Adjust the firewall
B. Configure browser sign in.
Add trusted certificates
D. Whitelist in the web application firewall
The correct answer and explanation is:
The correct answer is C. Add trusted certificates.
To ensure the web page shows up as secure, the server administrator must install and configure an SSL/TLS certificate on the web server hosting the internal training platform. SSL (Secure Socket Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) certificates are protocols that encrypt data transmitted between the server and the client (browser). When the certificate is added, the connection between the server and any user accessing the website is encrypted, ensuring that sensitive data, such as login credentials, personal information, and training materials, is transmitted securely.
Once the SSL/TLS certificate is installed, the website URL will typically begin with “https://” rather than “http://”, with the “s” signifying a secure connection. Additionally, modern web browsers will display a padlock icon next to the URL to indicate that the site is secured with HTTPS, signaling to users that the page is trustworthy.
While other actions like adjusting the firewall, configuring browser sign-ins, or whitelisting in a web application firewall are important for overall security, they do not directly ensure that the page shows up as secure from a browser perspective. A firewall may block unwanted traffic, and whitelisting can help protect the site from attacks, but they do not encrypt data or affect how a browser marks the site as secure. Configuring browser sign-ins is important for user authentication, but it’s not related to securing the website connection itself.
In summary, adding trusted certificates is essential to ensure the internal website is marked as secure, creating an encrypted communication channel between the server and users, thereby protecting sensitive information from potential interception.