SY0-301 · Question #33
Which of the following transportation encryption protocols should be used to ensure maximum security between a web browser and a web server?
The correct answer is D. TLS. TLS is the current, actively maintained transport encryption protocol for securing communication between web browsers and servers.
Question
Which of the following transportation encryption protocols should be used to ensure maximum security between a web browser and a web server?
Options
- ASSLv2
- BSSHv1
- CRSA
- DTLS
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Why each option
TLS is the current, actively maintained transport encryption protocol for securing communication between web browsers and servers.
SSLv2 was deprecated in 2011 due to critical vulnerabilities including DROWN and POODLE, and its use is explicitly prohibited by modern security standards.
SSHv1 is a remote shell protocol with known cryptographic weaknesses, not designed for web browser-to-server communication.
RSA is an asymmetric encryption algorithm used within TLS handshakes, not a standalone transport protocol.
TLS (Transport Layer Security) replaced the deprecated SSL protocol and is the standard for encrypting browser-to-server traffic via HTTPS. Modern TLS versions (1.2 and 1.3) offer strong cipher suites and protect against known protocol-level attacks, making it the correct choice for maximum security.
Concept tested: Transport layer encryption protocols for web security
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/security/tls/tls-ssl-schannel-ssp-overview
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