Is it time for ET to support HTTPS encryption?

Discussion in 'Feedback' started by benwm, Jan 5, 2016.

  1. benwm

    benwm

    I recently started using the Firefox add on HTTPS-everywhere:
    https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/https-everywhere/

    But this extension provides HTTPS encryption only for sites that support it. Baron, would you consider support HTTPS encryption for Elite Trader? I'm sure all of the members who engage in private threads would appreciate the additional security measure.

    As an aside, the Firefox add on Calomel SSL Validation is great for checking how strong a sites encryption is:-
    https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/calomel-ssl-validation/

    You'd be surprised to see that many banks or government sites use only a very weak form of encryption.
     
  2. Baron

    Baron Administrator

    I think this is first request for https that I've ever had. I actually started looking into it recently on my own for an entirely different reason than what you mentioned. It's going to happen here soon for sure no matter what. Thanks for the feedback.
     
  3. Trader13

    Trader13

    Baron, please add 2-Factor Authentication to the list.

    (just kidding ;))
     
  4. Baron

    Baron Administrator

    Hey, I might as well add 2-Factor while I've got my high security hat on. :D
     
  5. benwm

    benwm

    Excellent news. A no brainer if it doesn't cost you too much.

    Edit - I think you want to avoid SHA-0 and SHA-1 if you're going to set this up. Both have cryptographic weaknesses:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secure_Hash_Algorithm
     
    Last edited: Jan 6, 2016
  6. Buy1Sell2

    Buy1Sell2

    I had asked you about it several months ago.--Izzy
     
  7. Baron

    Baron Administrator

    Well, it took me a while, but we're now on https :fistbump::D

    Thanks for the feedback. :thumbsup:
     
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