MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Is a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a server and a client typically a web server (website) and a browser; or a mail server and a mail client (e.g., Outlook). (KLO 1.3.4)
A
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)
B
Mac OS
C
Real Time OS
D
Window XP
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -SSL Stands for secure sockets layer. Protocol for web browsers and servers that allows for the authentication, encryption and decryption of data sent over the Internet.

Detailed explanation-2: -Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a server and a client-typically a web server (website) and a browser, or a mail server and a mail client (e.g., Outlook).

Detailed explanation-3: -SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and a client (a web browser).

Detailed explanation-4: -The session key (symmetric encryption) is now used to encrypt and decrypt data transmitted between the client and server.

Detailed explanation-5: -Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a protocol that secures communication and data transfer between a user’s web browser and a website. HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP. The protocol protects users against eavesdroppers and man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks.

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