Transport Layer Security (TLS)provides:
* Data Encryption:Ensures that the data transferred between the client and server is encrypted, preventing eavesdropping.
* Authentication:Verifies the identity of the server (and optionally the client) through digital certificates.
* Data Integrity:Detects any tampering with the transmitted data through cryptographic hash functions.
* Successor to SSL:TLS has largely replaced SSL due to better security protocols.
Incorrect Options:
* A. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL):Deprecated in favor of TLS.
* B. Kerberos:Primarily an authentication protocol, not used for data encryption in transit.
* D. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP):Used for network management, not secure data transmission.
Exact Extract from CCOA Official Review Manual, 1st Edition:
Refer to Chapter 5, Section "Encryption Protocols," Subsection "TLS" - TLS is the recommended protocol for secure communication between clients and servers.