There are some sites, where the home page is served over https:// but the rest of the content or linked web pages are non-secure. In such a scenario, it is easier for the hacker to read as well as modify the content of that page, which makes it highly insecure. On seeing a mixed content warning triggered by the web browser, the visitor can choose from either of the two options given below:
1. Neglect the warning and continue (compromise internet/data security)
2. Leave that page immediately presuming internet security threat.
It is better to configure a site without compromising internet security and serve secure content over the internet. With the use of https://, data is secured in an encrypted form. T
his does not allow the hacker to modify content.
Mixed Content:
SSL certificate is not a new thing. If you run an online business or manage website/web pages then you must be aware of the importance of protecting your site and data with SSL certificate. If, in any case, you fail to secure contents of your web pages, people who visit that particular page might receive a mixed content warning from their web browser. Due to which they might not be able to read unprotected content. So it is important to configure your site to display secure content only. Before finding the solution to it, let us understand the ‘mixed content’ scenario.
There are basically two mixed content scenarios that you should have knowledge about:
1. Mixed Active Content: It is also called Mixed Scripting. At times the insecure connection is used to upload data. In such cases, the web browser blocks insecure content completely. This occurs when http:// script file is uploaded over site prefixed https://. Security is compromised when anyone tries to load script on an insecure connection. Generally, the web browser will block such pages that contain mixed content (combination of both, secure and insecure content).
2. Mixed Passive Content: It is also called Mixed Display content. As the name suggests, it is a scenario where the image or audio files are loaded over insecure connection i.e. http:// connection. Although it is not that harmful as compare to Mixed Active content, the web browser will still trigger a warning message. Web browser triggers warning instead of blocking it because this type of insecure content does not affect the security of the page to that extent. But this can cause problems at the time. So it is better to practice to load only secured contents and images.
How to Fix Mixed Content Warning?
Once you succeed in finding mixed content your half of the task is complete. Fixing this issue is as simple as adding ‘s’ to http:// and convert it to https://. Simply follow a few simple steps to resolve mixed content warnings:
• Ensure that all the contents are served through https:// connection.
• If a warning occurs, search for that page and switch to https:// instead of http://.
• To do this, first check the availability of resource over https:// connection.
• Copy and paste http:// URL into a new web browser and add “s” to http, i.e. https://.
• If it is available, then make changes in your source code.
If you need more information regarding this or you need help in getting a positive SSL certificate for your website, we are just a call away. Give us a call on our toll-free number +1 (888) 606-7330 or write us on info@thesslstreet.com, our team of experts will be happy to assist you.
1. Neglect the warning and continue (compromise internet/data security)
2. Leave that page immediately presuming internet security threat.
It is better to configure a site without compromising internet security and serve secure content over the internet. With the use of https://, data is secured in an encrypted form. T
his does not allow the hacker to modify content.
Mixed Content:
SSL certificate is not a new thing. If you run an online business or manage website/web pages then you must be aware of the importance of protecting your site and data with SSL certificate. If, in any case, you fail to secure contents of your web pages, people who visit that particular page might receive a mixed content warning from their web browser. Due to which they might not be able to read unprotected content. So it is important to configure your site to display secure content only. Before finding the solution to it, let us understand the ‘mixed content’ scenario.
There are basically two mixed content scenarios that you should have knowledge about:
1. Mixed Active Content: It is also called Mixed Scripting. At times the insecure connection is used to upload data. In such cases, the web browser blocks insecure content completely. This occurs when http:// script file is uploaded over site prefixed https://. Security is compromised when anyone tries to load script on an insecure connection. Generally, the web browser will block such pages that contain mixed content (combination of both, secure and insecure content).
2. Mixed Passive Content: It is also called Mixed Display content. As the name suggests, it is a scenario where the image or audio files are loaded over insecure connection i.e. http:// connection. Although it is not that harmful as compare to Mixed Active content, the web browser will still trigger a warning message. Web browser triggers warning instead of blocking it because this type of insecure content does not affect the security of the page to that extent. But this can cause problems at the time. So it is better to practice to load only secured contents and images.
How to Fix Mixed Content Warning?
Once you succeed in finding mixed content your half of the task is complete. Fixing this issue is as simple as adding ‘s’ to http:// and convert it to https://. Simply follow a few simple steps to resolve mixed content warnings:
• Ensure that all the contents are served through https:// connection.
• If a warning occurs, search for that page and switch to https:// instead of http://.
• To do this, first check the availability of resource over https:// connection.
• Copy and paste http:// URL into a new web browser and add “s” to http, i.e. https://.
• If it is available, then make changes in your source code.
If you need more information regarding this or you need help in getting a positive SSL certificate for your website, we are just a call away. Give us a call on our toll-free number +1 (888) 606-7330 or write us on info@thesslstreet.com, our team of experts will be happy to assist you.
No comments:
Post a Comment