Private Browsing

A key first step in protecting your digital privacy is to understand the risks inherent in using a web browser. Once you understand these risks, it is possible to configure a browser to maximize control over your online privacy. While selecting and configuring a browser alone will not solve all your privacy issues, it is a good first step to take toward more private and secure computing.

Learning Materials

• Networking and the Internet
• Hypertext Transfer Protocol
• The World Wide Web
• Functions of a Web Browser
• Importance of the Web Browser
• Choosing a Web Browser
• Browser Extensions
• Private and Incognito Browsing
• Search Engines
• Internet Service Providers
• VPN Services
• The Onion Router

Additional Resources

• Configuring Mozilla Firefox

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