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Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a two-layered socket layer security protocol that contains the TLS Record Protocol and the::

The correct answer is D. Transport Layer Security (TLS) Handshake Protocol. Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a two-layered protocol consisting of the TLS Record Protocol and the TLS Handshake Protocol.

Submitted by stefanr· Apr 18, 2026Network and Communications Security

Question

Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a two-layered socket layer security protocol that contains the TLS Record Protocol and the::

Options

  • ATransport Layer Security (TLS) Internet Protocol.
  • BTransport Layer Security (TLS) Data Protocol.
  • CTransport Layer Security (TLS) Link Protocol.
  • DTransport Layer Security (TLS) Handshake Protocol.

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  • A
    6% (3)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    88% (43)

Why each option

Transport Layer Security (TLS) is a two-layered protocol consisting of the TLS Record Protocol and the TLS Handshake Protocol.

ATransport Layer Security (TLS) Internet Protocol.

There is no 'TLS Internet Protocol' as a component; TLS operates at a higher layer than the Internet Protocol.

BTransport Layer Security (TLS) Data Protocol.

There is no 'TLS Data Protocol'; data transmission is handled by the Record Protocol.

CTransport Layer Security (TLS) Link Protocol.

There is no 'TLS Link Protocol'; TLS operates at the transport layer, above the data link layer.

DTransport Layer Security (TLS) Handshake Protocol.Correct

The TLS protocol suite is structurally divided into two main components: the TLS Record Protocol, which handles the secure transmission of application data, and the TLS Handshake Protocol, which is responsible for negotiating security parameters, authenticating peers, and generating shared session keys.

Concept tested: TLS protocol layers

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/secauthn/tls-protocol-overview

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#TLS components#Handshake Protocol#Security Protocols#Network Security

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