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200-201 Practice Question: A security administrator needs to ensure that…

A security administrator needs to ensure that data transmitted between a web browser and a web server is encrypted. Which technology should be implemented?

⚠ Common exam trap

The trap here is that candidates see 'HTTPS' and assume it is the encryption technology itself, but Cisco tests the understanding that HTTPS is merely HTTP over TLS, and the actual encryption mechanism is TLS.

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

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TLS

TLS (Transport Layer Security) is the correct technology because it operates at the transport layer and provides encryption for data in transit between a web browser and a web server. HTTPS is not a separate encryption protocol but rather HTTP over TLS, meaning TLS is the underlying technology that actually performs the encryption. Therefore, the question asks for the technology to implement, and TLS is the direct answer.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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    HTTPS

    Why it's wrong here

    HTTPS is a protocol that uses TLS, but TLS is the underlying encryption technology.

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    TLS

    Why this is correct

    TLS is the standard protocol for encrypting web traffic, used by HTTPS.

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    SSH

    Why it's wrong here

    SSH is for remote shell access, not web traffic encryption.

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    IPsec

    Why it's wrong here

    IPsec is used for VPNs, not typically for web browser-server encryption.

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