Andrew works as a Network Administrator for Infonet Inc.
The company's network has a Web server that hosts the company's Web site.
Andrew wants to increase the security of the Web site by implementing Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
Which of the following types of encryption does SSL use? Each correct answer represents a complete solution.
Choose two.
Click on the arrows to vote for the correct answer
A. B. C. D.CD.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a standard security protocol that establishes encrypted links between a web server and a browser in order to provide a secure environment for online transactions, such as credit card payments, online banking, and other sensitive information transfers. SSL is used to secure websites by encrypting the data in transit between a client (such as a web browser) and a web server.
SSL uses both asymmetric and symmetric encryption techniques to ensure secure data transmission.
Asymmetric encryption, also known as public-key encryption, uses a pair of keys: a public key and a private key. The public key is used to encrypt data, and the private key is used to decrypt it. In SSL, asymmetric encryption is used for key exchange and to establish a secure connection between the client and server.
Symmetric encryption, on the other hand, uses a single key to both encrypt and decrypt data. In SSL, symmetric encryption is used to encrypt the data transmitted between the client and server once the secure connection has been established.
Therefore, the correct answers to the question are C. Asymmetric and D. Symmetric, as SSL uses both types of encryption for secure data transmission.