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HSTS, or HTTP Strict Transport Security, is a web security policy that protects against man-in-the-middle attacks by forcing browsers to communicate with servers only over secure HTTPS connections. On WindowsForum.com, discussions cover the implementation of HSTS in Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 via security updates, as well as its availability in Internet Explorer 11 and Microsoft Edge on Windows 10. The tag focuses on how HSTS policies help secure user connections and the steps site developers can take to enable this protection. Topics include browser support, configuration, and the role of HSTS in preventing TLS stripping attacks.
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    HTTP Strict Transport Security comes to Internet Explorer 11 on Windows 8.1 and Windows 7

    In February, we Link Removed the first preview of HTTP Strict Transport Security in Internet Explorer 11 in the Windows 10 Insider Preview. The HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) policy protects against variants of man-in-the-middle attacks that can strip TLS out of communications with a...
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