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CCSP · Question #486
Which of the following is NOT a function performed by the handshake protocol of TLS?
The correct answer is B. Encryption. The handshake protocol negotiates and establishes the connection as well as handles the key exchange and establishes the session ID. It does not perform the actual encryption of data
Submitted by sofia.br· Apr 18, 2026Cloud Data Security
Question
Which of the following is NOT a function performed by the handshake protocol of TLS?
Options
- AKey exchange
- BEncryption
- CNegotiation of connection
- DEstablish session ID
How the community answered
(26 responses)- B92% (24)
- C4% (1)
- D4% (1)
Explanation
The handshake protocol negotiates and establishes the connection as well as handles the key exchange and establishes the session ID. It does not perform the actual encryption of data
Topics
#TLS Handshake#Network Security#Data in Transit Security#Cryptography
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