Which of the following is the BEST method for securing a web browser?

A.
Do not upgrade web browsers because new versions have a tendency to contain more security
flaws.

B.
Disable all unused features of the web browser.

C.
Only use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) connection to connect to the Internet.

D.
Deploy a filtering policy for unknown and illegal websites that you do not want users to access.

Explanation:
Features that make web surfing more exciting like ActiveX, Java, JavaScript, CGI scripts, and
cookies all pose security concerns. Disabling them (which is as easy as setting your browser
security level to High) is the best method of securing a web browser, since its simple, secure, and
within every users reach.
Incorrect Answers:

A: As newer versions one expects them to be better than the predecessors. However, this is not
the best method to secure a web browser.
C: VPN tunnels through the Internet to establish a link between two remote private networks.
However, these connections are not considered secure unless a tunneling protocol, such as
PPTP, and an encryption protocol, such as IPSec is used.
D: This does not represent the best method for securing a web browser.Reference:Mike Pastore
and Emmett Dulaney, Security+ Study Guide, 2nd Edition, Alameda, Sybex, 2004, pp.112-114