A server administrator has configured a web server.
Which of the following does the administrator need to install to make the website trusted?
A.
PKI B.
SSL C.
LDAP D.
DNS.
A.
Reference: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3400836/what-is-pki-and-how-it-secures-just-about-everything-online.html.
A server administrator has configured a web server.
Which of the following does the administrator need to install to make the website trusted?
A.
PKI
B.
SSL
C.
LDAP
D.
DNS.
A.
https://www.csoonline.com/article/3400836/what-is-pki-and-how-it-secures-just-about-everything-online.htmlThe correct answer is B. SSL.
When a website uses SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) or its successor, TLS (Transport Layer Security), it creates a secure and encrypted connection between the server and the client's web browser. This secure connection ensures that sensitive data such as login credentials, financial information, and personal information is transmitted securely and cannot be intercepted or read by unauthorized parties.
To implement SSL on a web server, the server administrator needs to obtain an SSL certificate from a trusted certificate authority (CA). The SSL certificate contains information about the website and the public key that the server uses to encrypt data. The certificate authority verifies the identity of the website owner before issuing the SSL certificate. Once the SSL certificate is installed on the server, it enables the website to use HTTPS (HTTP Secure) protocol, which encrypts all communication between the server and the client.
PKI (Public Key Infrastructure) is a system for managing digital certificates and public-private key pairs. SSL certificates are a type of digital certificate used in PKI. While SSL relies on PKI for certificate management, it is not necessary to install PKI to make a website trusted.
LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is a protocol used for accessing and managing directory services, such as Microsoft Active Directory. LDAP is not related to website security.
DNS (Domain Name System) is a system for translating domain names into IP addresses. While DNS is necessary for resolving domain names, it is not related to website security.
In summary, to make a website trusted, the server administrator needs to install SSL (which relies on PKI for certificate management) on the web server.