Module 4 — Enforce HTTPS and prevent domain takeovers

Course: GHP-DOM-101 · Estimated study time: 40–55 minutes · Module 4 of 7

Skunkworks Academy visual learning aid. Conceptual diagram — not a screenshot of a live system. Confirm actual interface labels against current vendor documentation.

Measurable learning outcomes

By the end of this module, the learner should be able to:

• Validate HTTPS redirect and hostname coverage after certificate issuance.
• Identify dangling DNS records and unclaimed Pages domains as takeover risks.
• Demonstrate that secrets and private learner records do not belong in static build output.

Practical deliverable: Design a domain security review checklist for your simulated deployment. Record certificate status, mixed-content checks, external script approvals, publishing permissions and what happens when the site is retired.

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