DS0-001 Data Governance And Security Practice Question
Which protocol should be enforced for all data-in-transit between application servers and database instances?
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 (Transport Layer Security)
TLS (Transport Layer Security) is the industry standard for encrypting data while it travels over the network.
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 (Transport Layer Security)
Why this is correct
TLS provides secure, encrypted communication channels.
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HTTP
Why it's wrong here
HTTP is unencrypted and insecure.
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SNMP
Why it's wrong here
SNMP is for network monitoring, not data encryption.
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FTP
Why it's wrong here
Standard FTP is clear text and insecure.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official CompTIA exam blueprint
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