H. F. asked: hi i have a project where i must configure Apache on linux so it could allow https. so i must enable SSL on it and i must create a webpage that uses a login user and password to access the next page which will be: https://… any help? changing: hi i have [...]
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Need help with SSL certificate?
bunnny asked: hey guys, i’m having an issue with my ssl and here is the story. i got a ssl from godaddy and my hosting tech guys installed it for me. a day after that i was told by friend of mine that installing a ssl on my index page is a mistake because this [...]
How to improve a website security as much as possible?
Daniel J asked: Hello, I am designing a website for a famous Persian music band. I am considering about its security. I know there is no website to be 10% secure but I am sure there is a level of security that famous websites got, and do not get hacked easily. There are many options [...]
How can I get around my school’s web filter?
SJP199 asked: Ok, so the school has 3 web filters running, OpenDNS, WebMarshal, and Barracuda. We have tried: Changing LAN setting so that it doesnt run through a proxy server, and they took that option out of IE. Mozilla doesnt work. We have tried pinging web addresses, and they have now block any type of [...]
Configuring SSL HostHeaders in IIS6 with Wildcard Cert?
bpjow asked: Per Microsoft documentation, after configuring SSL host headers with a wildcard cert, you must configure secure bindings on each website “to prevent unauthorized use of the certificate.” I understand why you should configure secure bindings afterward (otherwise the site can be still be accessed via both http and https) but how does doing [...]
Security Error:Domain Name Mismatch?
Naren asked: whenever I send mail through Thunderbird 2.0.0.16 then an error message display & say “You have attempted to establish a connection with “smtp.mail.yahoo.co.in”. However, the security certificate presented belongs to “smtp.mail.yahoo.com”. It is possible, though unlikely, that someone may be trying to intercept your communication with this web site. If you suspect the [...]
How To Open HTTPS sites.something about SSL?
Sopha asked: my problem is for some reason i cant access sites when it turns to HTTPS i get the; Secure Connection Failed SSL received a record that exceeded the maximum permissible length. (Error code: ssl_error_rx_record_too_long) ive been on various sites and have no idea what theyre talking about something about apache??? ive already added [...]
SSL authentication means?
Robi da koryo asked: Do SSL authentication includes authentication of servers of the person which the site belongs (not the host) Services like comodo authenticates websites through its service giving assurance of 10,000-million assuration but i dont know what are their criteria see : www.stoic-capital.com www.sainv.com www.tradelite.net These sites are comodo authenticated, now say me [...]
how to view certificate(s) of a LDAP server?
anjanbacchu asked: hi there, if I connect to a https server, I can click on the icon(status bar) and find out which certificate(SSL/TLS) is installed on the server. How can I do the same with a LDAP server ? Which (free/opensource) client can show me the certificate information to the connected LDAP server ? Thank [...]
How to convert Http to Https using SSL?
vijay rajan asked: Hi, I have a website which is a http site. i have to change that website into https secured site ie., for ex.. if i have http://www.techsupportguy.com, i have to change it to https://www.techsupportguy.com. Further, my site is already RSA secured. I have SSL certificate also. Anybody pls tell me the steps [...]