CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 70

An application developer is designing an application involving secure transports from one service to another that will pass over port 80 for a request.
Which of the following secure protocols is the developer MOST likely to use?

Answer options

• A. FTPS
• B. SFTP
• C. SSL
• D. LDAPS
• E. SSH

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is SSL, as it is a protocol specifically designed to secure communication over the web, often used with HTTP over port 80. FTPS and SFTP are primarily used for file transfers, while LDAPS is for directory services, and SSH is used for secure shell access, making them less suitable for this scenario.