Re: Is the padlock a page security score?

Mez,

I'll toss in my view that the padlock is an example of a page security 
score.  In most user agents, this seems to be pretty much "binary" (on or 
off) though I think we've heard from some folks that there are some 
"embellishments" on their display of the icon which would provide more 
gradations based on information received.

On the bright side of such a visible item - it is relatively easy to 
describe and for people to grasp the meaning of.

On the down side of the padlock -  ... well, we've had lots of that 
discussion on this list already - see the archives.

Regards,
Tim Hahn
IBM Distinguished Engineer

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From:
"Mary Ellen Zurko" <Mary_Ellen_Zurko@notesdev.ibm.com>
To:
public-wsc-wg@w3.org
Date:
01/10/2008 11:10 AM
Subject:
Is the padlock a page security score?




If not, why not?

          Mez