CompTIA Network+ (N10-008) — Question 231

A customer wants to log in to a vendor's server using a web browser on a laptop. Which of the following would require the LEAST configuration to allow encrypted access to the server?

Answer options

• A. Secure Sockets Layer
• B. Site-to-site VPN
• C. Remote desktop gateway
• D. Client-to-site VPN

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Secure Sockets Layer, as it is designed to provide encrypted connections over the internet with minimal configuration, typically requiring only a supported browser. The other options, such as Site-to-site VPN, Remote desktop gateway, and Client-to-site VPN, necessitate more complex configurations and infrastructure to establish secure connections.