ImplementationQuestion 55 of 100
Which protocol secures web traffic by encrypting HTTP with TLS?
a.HTTPS
b.SFTP
c.LDAP
d.SMTP
Explanation
HTTPS layers HTTP over TLS to encrypt web traffic, protecting confidentiality and integrity between browser and server. It also authenticates the server through its certificate. Modern sites should use TLS 1.2 or 1.3 with strong ciphers.
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