When does a TLS handshake occur?

The correct answer is C. After a TCP handshake has been established. A TLS handshake occurs after the TCP handshake is complete. The TLS handshake is responsible for establishing a secure, encrypted session between client and server, including the negotiation of encryption algorithms and exchange of keys.

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ABefore establishing a TCP connection
BOnly during DNS over HTTPS queries
CAfter a TCP handshake has been established
DIndependently of HTTPS communications

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C
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A TLS handshake occurs after the TCP handshake is complete. The TLS handshake is responsible for establishing a secure, encrypted session between client and server, including the negotiation of encryption algorithms and exchange of keys.

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#TLS handshake#TCP/IP#HTTPS#encryption protocols

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