CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 605

Which of the following would be the most appropriate way to protect data in transit?

Answer options

• A. SHA-256
• B. SSL3.0
• C. TLS 1.3
• D. AES-256

Correct answer: C

Explanation

TLS 1.3 is the most appropriate choice for protecting data in transit as it provides robust encryption and security improvements over previous protocols. While SSL 3.0 is outdated and no longer considered secure, SHA-256 is a hashing algorithm and does not encrypt data. AES-256 is an encryption standard, but it is not specifically designed for securing data during transmission.