Strengthening cybersecurity
One major difference in authentication requirements between Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 is the use of passwords. In Web 1.0, passwords were not widely needed as a means of authentication. However, with the increasing number of online transactions and the need to protect sensitive information in Web 2.0, passwords became an important security measure used to protect access to our online accounts, including bank accounts, medical records, and social media profiles. They helped to ensure that only authorized individuals could access these accounts and view or modify the information contained within them.
Because of the increased need for passwords, data encryption also increased with the help of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). SSL is a security protocol that establishes an encrypted connection between a web server and a client, such as a web browser. The link is established using an SSL handshake, which involves the exchange of several messages between the client...
