Synthesis

As participants experiment with using HTTPS Everywhere themselves, take the opportunity to remind participants once more of the following key points:
•This tool directs a browser to use SSL connections over HTTPS, either when an SSL version of a website is available or when the website has been included in the pre-populated list that HTTPS Everywhere’s developers update regularly.
•The SSL encryption protocol used by HTTPS, while quite strong and reliable in many cases, only encrypts the channel through which data is traveling and not the data itself.
•A helpful comparison to make is to that of a drinking straw – if a straw is clear, an observer can see what kind of liquid is passing through it; if it is opaque, the liquid cannot be seen quickly? (Answer: It depends. J Often, you won’t have a choice – not all websites support SLL connections. In those cases, you can decide for yourself whether you are comfortable sending information – such as posting on a blog, sending an instant message – without protection.)

A final wrap-up and closing session for participants, for the Safer Browsing HTTPS and SSL module. Ask participants if they have questions before completing the session. If time allows, refer to the essential questions listed in the Input section to see if the information has been understood. Some questions might include: