Web Browser Security Learning Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS
   Introduction to Web browser security
   Internet Explorer
   Mozilla Firefox
   Other Web browsers
   Patching Web browser vulnerabilities
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Introduction to Web browser security

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Most enterprises either use Internet Explorer or Mozilla, however, if you thought those were your only options, you are mistaken. This section reviews Internet Explorer and Firefox basics and introduces another viable Web browser option.

Internet Explorer

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Microsoft Internet Explorer is also common target for browser hijacking. Internet Explorer 7.0 is expected to provide a significant upgrade to Microsoft browser security but, since it is still in beta, users are forced to use older, less secure versions of the browser. This section reviews IE's inherent flaws, and provides tools and tactics for security optimization.

Firefox

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Organizations tired of patching their IE browsers may consider migrating to Mozilla Firefox, a popular third-party browser that is generally thought to be more secure than IE. However, Firefox is not immune to attacks, and as the browser increases in popularity, it's likely to become a bigger target for attackers. This section outlines Firefox existing flaws, and compares Firefox's security features against the alternatives..

Other Web browsers

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Not satisfied with Firefox or IE? Fear not, there are other third-party options, including Opera or Safari. In this section, review the pros and cons of these two Web browser alternatives and learn what you should expect if you're not using IE or Firefox.

Patching Web browser vulnerabilities

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By now, you may be asking "What can I do to fix these flaws?". To begin, on the second Tuesday of every month, Microsoft releases hotfixes for its newest flaws which almost invariably include Internet Explorer patches. This section provides patch management tools and tactics to secure IE, Firefox or your Web browser of choice.

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