edit] How about encrypting the session id cookies instead of using SSL?
OWASP Application Security FAQ - OWASPEncrypting just the session ID over a non-SSL connection will not serve any purpose. Since the session ID will be encrypted once and the same value will be sent back and forth each time, an attacker can use the encrypted value to hijack the session.
Related Questionsedit] What is the concept of using a page id, in addition to the session id?
OWASP Application Security FAQ - OWASPA Session ID or token has the lifetime of a session and is tied to the logged in user. A page ID or token has a lifetime of a page and is tied to a page that is served. It is a unique token given when a page is downloaded and is presented by the user when accessing the next page. The server expects a particular value for the user to access the next page. Only if the token submitted matches what the server is expecting is the next page served.
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Roper Center Frequently Asked QuestionsThe Session ID is an optional feature used by iPOLL Limited and iPOLL Select subscribers to identify a specific search session. This information is reported on monthly iPOLL usage statements. The Session ID can be used to identify individual users in a multi-user office environment or to identify specific projects for billing purposes.
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THEMIS Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is THEMIS? THEMIS is a thermal emission imaging system. It contains two independent multi-spectal imaging sub-systems: a 10-band thermal infrared imager (IR), and a 5-band visible imager (VIS).
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Old school friendsSession cookies are used by myoldmate.net to keep track of your signed-in session, and prevent access by unauthorised users. Lots of web sites use cookies in this way.
Related QuestionsCustomer Care: Frequently Asked QuestionsA cookie is a small piece of information stored at your browser to authenticate and authorise your browser and its current session to our systems. ireland.com use cookies to maintain your login sessions as well as keeping your preferences. Most browsers have the option of either accepting all cookies, showing an alert before accepting a cookie, or not accepting cookies at all. Our systems require cookies to be turned on and your browser must be set to accept our cookies.Related Questions
Frequently Asked Questions and AnswersSession cookies are small pieces of information we store in the memory of your computer to uniquely identify your current session. This cookie does not contain any personal information about you, nor is it stored on your computer's hard-drive. It is removed from the memory of your computer when you press the 'Logoff' button or shut down the browser window.Related Questions
edit] What is SSL?
OWASP Application Security FAQ - OWASPSecure Socket Layer (SSL) gives us assurance of two things. Firstly when a client connects to a web server, the client can be sure that it is talking to the right server by checking the certificate the server sends it. Secondly, SSL assures you of the confidentiality of the data, as the client and the server exchange encrypted messages that cannot be understood by anybody else.
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RethinkitOf course. Secure areas of the website have a ???padlock??? in your web browser???s bottom right corner indicating the website is encrypted from interception. When put on DVD, your file is encrypted with the password assigned to your account. You would need this password to see the e-mails on the DVD.
Related Questionsedit] I'm using SSL. Can attackers still modify information?
OWASP Application Security FAQ - OWASPAlthough SSL provides a lot of security, SSL alone is not enough to prevent variable manipulation attacks. SSL was supposed to prevent against Man in the Middle attacks but it is vulnerable to it. To successfully carry out the MITM attack, first the attacker has to divert the victim's requests to his machine i.e. redirecting the packets meant for the server to himself. He can do this by ARP poisoning / DNS Cache poisoning.
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Contact & Help InformationCookies can be seen as a small piece of information stored on your computer for a period of time to identify you and your preferences to a particular web site. There are several types of cookies, and several uses of cookies. Some cookies are stored on your computer forever, some for a month, a year, etc. The cookies we use are a special type of cookie called a Session Cookie. Unlike normal cookies, Session Cookies do not reside on your computer after you close your browser.
Related Questionsedit] Are there any risks in using persistent vs non-persistent cookies?
OWASP Application Security FAQ - OWASPPersistent cookies are data that a web site places on the user's hard drive (or equivalent) for maintaining information over more than one browser session. This data will stay in the user's system and can be accessed by the site the next time the user browses the site. Non-persistent cookies on the other hand are those that are used only in the browser session that creates it. They stay only in the memory of the machine and are not persisted on the hard disk.
Related Questionsedit] Which is the best way to transmit session ids- in cookies, or URL or a hidden variable?
OWASP Application Security FAQ - OWASPTransmitting session IDs in the URL can lead to several risks. Shoulder surfers can see the session ID; if the URL gets cached on the client system, the session ID will also be stored; the session ID will get stored in the referrer logs of other sites. Hidden variables are not always practical as every request might not be a POST. Cookies are the safest method as cookies do not get cached, are not visible in the W3C or referrer logs, and most users anyway accept cookies.
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OWASP Application Security FAQ - OWASPA Session ID or token has the lifetime of a session and is tied to the logged in user. A page ID or token has a lifetime of a page and is tied to a page that is served. It is a unique token given when a page is downloaded and is presented by the user when accessing the next page. The server expects a particular value for the user to access the next page. Only if the token submitted matches what the server is expecting is the next page served.
Related QuestionsIf I use HDR Pro, can I FTP my new session instead of using an M90?
Mackie - HDR Pro FAQsIn the current build of the HDR Pro (build 419), FTP to a Mac Binary formatted is not possible. Look for a maintenance build very soon that will implement this functionality. Once implemented you will be able to FTP you newly created Pro Tools session right to the Mac desktop via Ethernet. Yes – all virtual takes in a HDR Project will be exported to the Pro Tools region bin. From there, they can be dragged into the Pro Tools Edit Window and used as desired.
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Gluquestrian - The Power to RestoreCurrently, all "cookies" and treats available on the market are created with either liquid or heat. It has been proven that Glucosamine (of any type) has a limited (27 hour) life once combined with any liquid (it begins a molecular break down). Furthermore, scientific tests have shown that moderate temperatures (starting at approximately 105° F) is also damaging to the molecular structure and effect use of any type of Glucosamine.
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When encrypting a file using OpenPGP, is the source file removed?
GlobalSCAPE - EFT Server - FAQsEFT Server does not use an OpenPGP Library. It uses a proprietary library that conforms to the OpenPGP format of the Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) security protocol/specification. The OpenPGP protocol is documented in RFC 2440. Are there any export restrictions on EFT? EFT Server has been classified as CCATS #G039017, under ECCN 5D002 of the Commerce Control List, and is eligible for export to almost all foreign destinations without an export license under authority of license exception ENC.
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WinCity Massage SOAP Notes: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)If your version of WinCity Massage SOAP Notes does not have a Delete Session... menu item, please email support@wincityinc.com so we can arrange to send you the latest version of the program.. C. A dialog will come up asking if you would like to create a new session and copy the data from another session. Click on the erroneous session date and click OK. D. You now have two identical copies of the session, one with the wrong date, and one with the right date.
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BuddyHosting.com Quality Hosting You Can AffordWhat is SSL? The SSL security protocol provides data encryption, server authentication, message integrity, and optional client authentication for a TCP/IP connection. Because SSL is built into all major browsers and web servers, simply installing a digital certificate turns on their SSL capabilities.
Related QuestionsHow do i turn on SESSION COOKIES?
PIXELFORCETo turn on session cookies go into your browsers 'internet options' section (tools in IE) and click on the privacy tab. From there click the advanced button and ensure the 'override automatic cookie handling' is checked. When this is done you will see another check box 'Always allow session cookies'. Check this to solve the problem when using PIXELFORCE. Restart your browser and carry on with the buy pixels process.
Related QuestionsHow do I enable session cookies on another browser?
Customer Care: Frequently Asked QuestionsYou will find comprehensive instructions for enabling cookies on most common browsers by refering to our documentation to enable cookies on your computer. If you are using an alternative web browser, please email the specification with a request for cookie-enabling instructions to our Technical Support team at tech@irish-times.com
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Matrimonial india : 123 MatrimonialsWhen there is no activity from your browser for approximately 20 minutes, the server times out your login session. This is to maximize the server peformance. If you get a session time out message, you can simply re-login. Other Browsers/Versions, please check the Browser Help and enable both persistant and session cookies
Related Questionsedit] How do I install more than one Wiki-Server with SSL on Windows - MAR 2006 ?
MediaWiki FAQ - MetaInstalled Mar 2006, W2K3-Server, Apache 2.0.54, PHP5.04 (xampp-win32-1.4.14), MediaWiki 1.5.6 Solution : Shared VirtualHost with SSL, one IP-Address, one SSL-Certificate Install MediaWiki e.g. 2 Wiki-Server, installed in real DocumentRoot, first in /DocumentRoot/wiki1 second in /DocumentRoot/wiki2 Rename index.php and add entries (alias, ...) to httpd.conf Rename index.php e.g. in wiki1ix.php and wiki2ix.php # GLOBAL AREA httpd.
Related Questionsedit] How can I learn more about SSL?
NSS FAQ - MDCNSS provides extensive documentation related to SSL, including high-level introductions, detailed API documentation, sample code for simple client and server applications, the original SSL 3.0 specification, and information on debugging SSL applications. For details, see the SSL/TLS Project Page. For information about the NSS tools, including those used for debugging SSL applications, see NSS Security Tools.
Related Questionsedit] How do I install an SSL certificate?
WHM FAQ - Spry WikiTo manage your SSL certificates, select SSL/TLS from the WHM main page. If you have already purchased the certificate, you can install it by clicking on Install a SSL Certificate and Setup the Domain. Make sure to enter the domain, username, and IP address, and click Fetch to retrieve the .key and .crt files on your server. If the files are not found, you will need to copy and paste them manually. When you are finished, click Do It.
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