GSEC · Question #187
Which of the following protocols are used to provide secure communication between a client and a server over the Internet? Each correct answer represents a part of the solution. Choose two.
The correct answer is A. SSL C. TLS. SSL and TLS are the two cryptographic protocols specifically designed to provide encrypted, authenticated communication between clients and servers over the Internet.
Question
Which of the following protocols are used to provide secure communication between a client and a server over the Internet? Each correct answer represents a part of the solution. Choose two.
Options
- ASSL
- BHTTP
- CTLS
- DSNMP
How the community answered
(41 responses)- A80% (33)
- B15% (6)
- D5% (2)
Why each option
SSL and TLS are the two cryptographic protocols specifically designed to provide encrypted, authenticated communication between clients and servers over the Internet.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is the predecessor protocol to TLS that established the standard for encrypting application-layer traffic between clients and servers, authenticating the server via digital certificates.
HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol) transmits data in plaintext with no encryption or authentication, making it unsuitable for secure communication.
TLS (Transport Layer Security) is the modern, more secure successor to SSL and is the protocol currently used by HTTPS, email (SMTP/IMAP), and other services to ensure confidentiality and integrity over untrusted networks.
SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used for monitoring and managing network devices, not for securing client-server communication sessions.
Concept tested: SSL and TLS secure communication protocols
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/security/tls/tls-ssl-schannel-ssp-overview
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