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CISSP · Question #801
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption protects
The correct answer is C. data transmitted.. SSL encryption is used to secure communications over computer networks by encrypting data transmitted between two systems--usually your computer and a server.
Submitted by kevin_r· Mar 5, 2026Communication and Network Security
Question
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption protects
Options
- Adata at rest.
- Bthe source IP address.
- Cdata transmitted.
- Ddata availability.
How the community answered
(34 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- C85% (29)
- D9% (3)
Explanation
SSL encryption is used to secure communications over computer networks by encrypting data transmitted between two systems--usually your computer and a server.
Topics
#SSL/TLS#data in transit#encryption#web security
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