GSLC Question #264: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B. TLS D. SSL. TLS and SSL are the cryptographic protocols specifically designed to establish encrypted, authenticated communication channels 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

AHTTP
BTLS
CSNMP
DSSL

Explanation

TLS and SSL are the cryptographic protocols specifically designed to establish encrypted, authenticated communication channels between clients and servers over the Internet.

Common mistakes.

A. HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) transmits all data in plaintext with no encryption or authentication, making it unsuitable for secure communication over the Internet.
C. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used for monitoring and managing network infrastructure devices such as routers and switches - it is not a protocol for securing client-server communication.

Concept tested. TLS and SSL protocols for secure Internet communication

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/security/tls/transport-layer-security-protocol

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