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Recently, Mozilla released Firefox 4.0, the latest version of the popular web browser.
Author: eccuni
Date: Mar 24, 2011 - 8:09:36 AM
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Recently,
Mozilla released Firefox 4.0, the latest version of the popular web browser.
The much-awaited launch of Firefox 4.0 comes a week after the release of
Internet Explorer 9. The new browser is available for Microsoft Windows, Apple
Mac OS X and Linux. The company has made improvements in the JavaScript engine
to make the latest browser faster than the earlier releases. The new Sync
option enables users to connect the desktop and mobile Firefox browsers and
sync bookmarks, passwords, open tabs and browsing history. The Switch-to-tab
option redirects the user to an existing tab if users type the same web address
on a new tab. The latest version comes with crash protection, which allows
users to continue their work on other tabs, even if there is a crash in
plug-ins such as Flash Player, QuickTime or Silverlight. The latest version
aided with layers-based graphics system enables faster graphics acceleration.
WebGL technology facilitates 3D graphics on the new version of the browser. Firefox
4.0 brings new features to improve user interface.
Developers
are under constant pressure to design new products with improved and innovative
features. Internet users have wide choice, and they would choose the browser,
which enhances their experience. Internet Explorer, Chrome and Firefox are the
most popular web browsers. According to Sophos, Firefox currently enjoys 22% of
the web browser market share. There is tremendous competition among the three
browsers to acquire greater market share. IT professionals and software
developers are required to regularly upgrade their skills sets to meet the
growing demands.
Online university degree
and distance learning
programs could help the professionals in improving their technical skill
sets.
The
rising instances of cybercrime have made IT security the top priority for
individuals and businesses. Organizations are hiring professionals qualified in
programs such as
masters
of security science
,
penetration testing and secured programming to improve the defenses of the IT
infrastructure. Firefox 4.0 comes with improved security features. The instant
website ID icon allows users to verify the authenticity of the website. The
content security policy saves the users from cross-site scripting attacks by
providing a mechanism for the sites to explicitly communicate to the browser,
which content is legitimate. As such, the browser will display only legitimate
content to the user. The latest version allows Windows 7 users to enforce the
parental controls listed on the operating system. Firefox 4.0 checks for secure
connection before installing and updating add-ons as well as third party
software. The Anti-malware feature of the browser detects attack sites and
warns the users against accessing those sites. The Anti-phishing feature
prevents users from visiting sites masquerading as legitimate sites. The Do Not
Track feature of Firefox 4 prevents the user from behavioral tracking by
websites.
To
derive maximum benefit from new technologies and improve their Internet
experience, users must adhere to the security guidelines, security updates,
patches and software updates. Online
degree programs, online tutorials and e-learning programs could help
employees and individual users in understanding cyber threats and adhering to
safe computing practices.
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Tel: 505-341-3228
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EC-Council is a member-based organization that certifies individuals in
cybersecurity and e-commerce skills. It is the owner and developer of 16
security certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer
Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) and EC-Council Certified Security Analyst
(ECSA)/License Penetration Tester (LPT). Its certificate programs are offered
in over 60 countries around the world.
EC-Council has trained over 80,000 individuals and certified more than 30,000
members, through more than 450 training partners globally. These certifications
are recognized worldwide and have received endorsements from various government
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Committee on National Security Systems (CNSS). EC-Council also operates the
global series of Hacker Halted security conferences.
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