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Asked by caledoniack in Secure Socket Layer (SSL) & HTTPS, Internet Security, Miscellaneous Web Development
Hi,
I'm not a programmer by any means and have limited knowledge. I've created a web form for students to enroll in training courses. I didn't use formmail so don't have any built-in security other than the server-side validation I included (used perl).
Once submitted, the form creates a verification page and sends an email to myself and to the student. I currently have the form in a protected directory while I'm working on it. There is no personal information required on the form other than names and email addresses. Having read about form hijacking, form spam and possible programming solutions that may or may not work, I think that an SSL is what I need. My web host offers an SSL and it looks simple to implement through their interface. Does this sound like the appropriate tactic?
I have a few questions about an SSL. I've read up on it but just don't know enough to have it all make sense yet. When it's applied, does it span only one web page or will it work for multiple pages in the domain (multiple forms on different pages)? The related thread mentioned that email from a secure SSL form should be sent to an email address on the web host. If I had confirmation emails sent to email addresses outside of the web host, would the email and its contents still be vulnerable to attack?
I'd appreciate any advice.
Thanks,
Karen
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