Computer Security Lab Experiment

Authors

Orit D. Gruber, CUNY College of Staten IslandFollow
Herbert Schanker, CUNY College of Staten IslandFollow

Document Type

Activity or Lab

Publication Date

Spring 5-13-2024

Abstract

This is a basic experiment for all students of all majors to explore Computer Security. Each instruction included in this experiment is conducted online via a Web Browser; Firefox or Chrome is recommended. Software does not need to be downloaded nor installed. The step by step instructions in this experiment include interactive questions and observations which are then included in the (student's) final report.

Comments

Terminology for Computer Security Lab:

1. Computer Security

2. SSL (enabled)

3. Cookies

4. Encryption

5. Certificate (Web Servers)

6. Phishing

7. Third Party Cookies

8. Hacker (Black, Grey, White)

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