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Explain the trust on first use model in relation to the STS header. What are the trade-offs between privacy and security in this model?

Saturday, 05 August 2023 by EITCA Academy

The trust on first use (TOFU) model is a security mechanism used in relation to the Strict-Transport-Security (STS) header in web applications. It aims to establish trust between the client and the server by assuming that the first encounter between them is secure and authentic. The TOFU model relies on the assumption that if a

Published in Cybersecurity, EITC/IS/WASF Web Applications Security Fundamentals, TLS attacks, Transport layer security, Examination review

Tagged under: Cybersecurity, Privacy, Security, STS Header, TOFU Model, Trust Establishment

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Explain the trust on first use model in relation to the STS header. What are the trade-offs between privacy and security in this model?