CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 323

As part of a corporate merger, two companies are combining resources. As a result, they must transfer files through the Internet in a secure manner. Which of the following protocols would BEST meet this objective? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. LDAPS
• B. SFTP
• C. HTTPS
• D. DNSSEC
• E. SRTP

Correct answer: B, C

Explanation

SFTP and HTTPS are both designed to securely transfer data over the Internet. SFTP provides a secure file transfer protocol, while HTTPS secures web traffic. The other options, like LDAPS, DNSSEC, and SRTP, serve different purposes and do not focus on secure file transfer.