Why Your Browser Says ISOC is "not secure"
Most modern web browsers warn you if you go to a website without SSL implemented.
I never bothered with SSL for a few reasons.
First - What is SSL
SSL protects the transmission of information between you and the website, such as passwords or credit card details.
Why didn't I do it?
First to intercept the information someone has to be in the middle. Sure a hacker could take over a router near our ISP, or tap into the fiber going into our ISP but that is HIGHLY unlikely.
And if someone took over your router or line into your house you would have bigger problems than someone getting your ISOC password!
Second, we don't have shopping or take credit cards, so the only thing being exposed is your password which I hope you don't use anywhere else!
Third, it costs time & money, we need a yearly certificate (~$50) plus changes in the web server. Sure that's minimal but again I ask "What's the point?"
Re: Why Your Browser Says ISOC is "not secure"
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Originally Posted by
Don Tomas
Most modern web browsers warn you if you go to a website without SSL implemented.
I never bothered with SSL for a few reasons.
First - What is SSL
SSL protects the transmission of information between you and the website, such as passwords or credit card details.
Why didn't I do it?
First to intercept the information someone has to be in the middle. Sure a hacker could take over a router near our ISP, or tap into the fiber going into our ISP but that is HIGHLY unlikely.
And if someone took over your router or line into your house you would have bigger problems than someone getting your ISOC password!
Second, we don't have shopping or take credit cards, so the only thing being exposed is your password which I hope you don't use anywhere else!
Third, it costs time & money, we need a yearly certificate (~$50) plus changes in the web server. Sure that's minimal but again I ask "What's the point?"
Thanks again. I agree with all your points.
Re: Why Your Browser Says ISOC is "not secure"
Thanks DT.... having not noticed this before I was just making sure that this wasn't attacking anyone!
AGAIN THANKS!!!!!
