Which of the following provides RSA encryption at the session layer?

The correct answer is C. SSL. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is the protocol classically associated with the OSI Session Layer (Layer 5) and uses RSA for asymmetric key exchange to establish an encrypted session. It operates between the transport and application layers, aligning with Session Layer…

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ASSH
BISAKMP
CSSL
DTLS

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(68 responses)

A
7% (5)
B
4% (3)
C
87% (59)
D
1% (1)

Explanation

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is the protocol classically associated with the OSI Session Layer (Layer 5) and uses RSA for asymmetric key exchange to establish an encrypted session. It operates between the transport and application layers, aligning with Session Layer responsibilities. SSH (choice A) is an Application Layer protocol used for secure remote access. ISAKMP (choice B) is used for key exchange in IPSec at the Network Layer. TLS (choice D) is the modern successor to SSL and while functionally similar, exam questions in this context distinguish TLS from the older SSL designation when referencing the Session Layer and RSA specifically.

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