Server Information
Updated
Scheduled Downtime
Scheduled downtime for this server which is likely to last more than 30 minutes will be listed on the Downtime page of the BrownNet web site.
System Backup and Maintenance
This web site and server will undergo automatic maintenance and backup procedures between the hours of 00:00-06:00 daily (local UK time). Performance when downloading pages during this time may be affected for short periods.
Links to External Sites and Pop-ups
Links to external web sites will normally be opened in a new browser window/tab. Some browsers may treat these new windows as pop-ups and try to block them - you can set your browser to allow pop-ups from this site. The method will be dependent on your browser.
Server Security
TLS/SSL Cryptography
For the security of your connection and data, this server requires that your browser supports the cryptographic protocol TLS v1.2 or higher. Older browsers and operating systems such as Internet Explorer 10, Safari 6, and Android 4.3 or below will probably not work. Currently, this server/site scores a maximum A+ on the SSL Server Test suite produced by Qualys SSL Labs.
Content Security Policy
This site uses a strict content security policy (CSP). If you find some pages are not appearing correctly you may have installed a buggy browser extension which is trying to inject something into this site's pages. Try disabling any browser extensions one at a time to find the culprit (or disable them all and enable one at a time - you get the idea).
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) is used to secure management connections to this server, but is not currently employed for the web server itself. PQC will be enabled on the web server at the earliest opportunity.
Google PageSpeed Insights
Check out this site's ratings on Google PageSpeed Insights. Currently, this site scores a maximum of 100 for both desktop and mobile versions.
Acknowledgements
This web server runs on the pro-actively secure and free operating system OpenBSD.
This web site uses the free Nginx web server software.
This web site is secured by a free Let's Encrypt certificate.
This web site is hosted on BrownNet and was designed, created, and maintained by Alastair F. Brown. Server hardware was kindly donated by Stuart and Joanne Brown.