CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1001) — Question 126

A user is accessing webmail and needs to encrypt the contents of the email message and attachments prior to sending.
Which of the following should be configured to accomplish this task?

Answer options

• A. S/MIME settings
• B. VPN settings
• C. TLS settings
• D. SSL settings

Correct answer: A

Explanation

S/MIME settings are specifically designed for encrypting email messages and attachments, ensuring secure communication. The other options, while related to security, do not provide email content encryption; VPN settings secure network connections, TLS settings are used for securing data in transit, and SSL settings are similar to TLS but are considered outdated.