What does Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)/Transaction Security Layer (TSL) do?
A.
Implements confidentiality, authentication, and integrity below the Transport Layer
B.
Implements only confidentiality below the Transport Layer
C.
Implements confidentiality, authentication, and integrity above the TransportLayer
D.
Implements only confidentiality above the Transport Layer
Explanation:
The correct answer is a by definition. Answer “Implements confidentiality, authentication, and
integrity below the Transport Layer” is incorrect because SSL/TLS operates above the Transport
Layer. Answer “Implements only confidentiality above the Transport Layer” is incorrect because
authentication and integrity are provided also. Answer “Implements only confidentiality below the
Transport Layer” is incorrect because it cites only confidentiality and SSL/TLS operates above the
Transport Layer.