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Question 508

Which of the following is the PRIMARY protocol for protecting outbound content from tampering and eavesdropping?

    Correct Answer: D

    Transport Layer Security (TLS) is the primary protocol for protecting outbound content from tampering and eavesdropping. It is widely used for securing communications over the internet by providing encryption, data integrity, and authentication. TLS is specifically designed for secure communication over untrusted networks, making it ideal for protecting outbound content. Other protocols like Internet Key Exchange (IKE), Secure Shell (SSH), and Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) serve different specific purposes, but TLS is the most common and suitable for this scenario.

Discussion
ChangwhaOption: D

D. Transport Layer Security (T LS)

SwallowsOption: D

While Secure Shell (SSH) (option B) is also a secure communication protocol commonly used for remote access and secure file transfer, it is primarily designed for interactive terminal sessions and secure file transfer within a trusted network environment. TLS, on the other hand, is specifically designed for securing communication over untrusted networks, such as the internet, and is more commonly used for protecting outbound content from tampering and eavesdropping. Therefore, TLS is the PRIMARY protocol for this purpose.