Secure configuration of endpoints includes properly configuring your browser and your smartphone. Visit the Center for Internet Security’s website (www.cisecurity.org). Navigate to the “Configuration Benchmarks” and download the benchmark for either your favorite browser or your smartphone. Adjust the settings for java, javascript, and plugins to the recommended settings. Then test the properly configured device on the following tasks:

a. Access your university e-mail account

b. Access your personal e-mail account

c. Use your favorite search engine to find information about travel tours to Easter Island

d. Attempt to book a flight

e. Play an online game (Sudoku, Kenken, etc.)

REQUIRED 

Write a brief report that explains the effects, if any, of the more secure device configuration when you attempted each task.