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Why is HTTPS traffic difficult to screen?
The correct answer is B. The communication is encrypted and the data in transit is secured. HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) encrypts the data being transmitted between a web browser and a web server using encryption protocols like SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) or its successor TLS (Transport Layer Security). This encryption ensures that the data exchanged…
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Why is HTTPS traffic difficult to screen?
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- AHTTPS is used internally and screening traffic (or external parties is hard due to isolation.
- BThe communication is encrypted and the data in transit is secured.
- CDigital certificates secure the session, and the data is sent at random intervals.
- DTraffic is tunneled to a specific destination and is inaccessible to others except for the receiver.
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(45 responses)- A7% (3)
- B87% (39)
- C2% (1)
- D4% (2)
Explanation
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) encrypts the data being transmitted between a web browser and a web server using encryption protocols like SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) or its successor TLS (Transport Layer Security). This encryption ensures that the data exchanged between the client and the server is encrypted and secure from interception or eavesdropping by unauthorized parties.
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