Homework: Web Security
Web Vulnerabilities Module
i. Give examples of active content on the web.
ii. While we tend to think of technology vulnerabilities, users can make mistakes on the web too. What is this known as, and give an example.
iii. Cookies are important to the correct functioning of the web, but also introduce some privacy concerns. Give an example.
iv. How does cross site scripting work?
v. There are two primary types of XSS attack: persistent and non-persistent. How do they differ?
vi. What are the fundamental security differences between Java applets and ActiveX components?
vii. What is clickjacking?
Essay: HII PART NITAFANYA MI MWENYEWE
In an essay form, develop an example of an XSS vulnerability and an exploit which displays it. You will be expected to include a snippet of code which illustrates an XSS vulnerability and also provides some general discussion of XSS vulnerabilities.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.