CLO-002 Governance Risk Compliance And Security Practice Question
Which THREE of the following tools or methods are used to secure data in transit in the cloud?
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 1.2/1.3
Data in transit is secured using encryption protocols (TLS/SSL) and private networking methods (VPN/Direct Connect).
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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TLS 1.2/1.3
Why this is correct
Industry standard for transport layer encryption.
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Direct Connect with MACsec
Why this is correct
Provides Layer 2 encryption for dedicated physical links.
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Server-side encryption at rest
Why it's wrong here
This secures data at rest, not in transit.
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User access logs
Why it's wrong here
Logs are for monitoring, not for transit encryption.
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VPN Tunnels (IPsec)
Why this is correct
Provides secure connectivity over untrusted networks.
Quick reference
VPN Protocol Comparison
| Protocol | Port | Encryption | Authentication | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IKEv2 / IPsec | UDP 500 / 4500 | AES-256 | Certificates / PSK | Site-to-site & remote access |
| SSL / TLS VPN | TCP 443 | TLS 1.3 | Certificates / MFA | Clientless remote access |
| L2TP / IPsec | UDP 1701 | AES (IPsec) | PSK / Certificates | Legacy remote access |
| WireGuard | UDP 51820 | ChaCha20 | Public keys | Modern high-performance VPN |
| PPTP | TCP 1723 | MPPE (weak) | MS-CHAPv2 | Legacy — avoid in production |
PPTP is considered insecure. IKEv2/IPsec and SSL VPN are the current recommended options.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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