CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005)Security and Disaster RecoveryEasy
A server administrator is configuring a new web server that will host sensitive customer data. To ensure data confidentiality and integrity during transit between the client browser and the server, which of the following protocols should be primarily enabled and correctly configured?
- ASMTP
- BHTTP
- CHTTPS
- DFTP
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. HTTPS
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) encrypts communication between a client's web browser and a website, ensuring data confidentiality and integrity during transit. It is the standard for secure web communication.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. SMTP is used for sending email and is not directly related to securing web server communication with client browsers.
- B. HTTP is unencrypted and does not provide confidentiality or integrity for data in transit.
- D. FTP is used for file transfer and is generally insecure without additional encryption (e.g., FTPS or SFTP).
HTTPS
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure is an extension of HTTP that uses SSL/TLS encryption to secure communications over a computer network, providing authentication, data integrity, and confidentiality.
- Encrypts web traffic using SSL/TLS.
- Ensures data confidentiality and integrity.
- Standard for secure web browsing and transactions.
Memory trick: S for Secure means it's safe to transmit.