SSCP Network and Communications Security Practice Question
Which protocol is used for secure web browsing and operates on TCP port 443?
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Why each option matters
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HTTPS
HTTPS (HTTP over TLS) uses TCP port 443 and provides encrypted communication for websites.
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HTTPS
Why this is correct
HTTPS is HTTP over TLS on port 443.
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HTTP
Why it's wrong here
HTTP uses port 80 and is unencrypted.
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SSH
Why it's wrong here
SSH uses port 22 for secure shell access.
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FTP
Why it's wrong here
FTP uses ports 20-21 and is for file transfer.
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