Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) — Question 794

When properly implemented, secure transmission protocols protect transactions:

Answer options

• A. from eavesdropping.
• B. in the server's database.
• C. from denial of service (DoS) attacks.
• D. on the client desktop.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as secure transmission protocols encrypt data during transmission to prevent unauthorized access or eavesdropping. Options B, C, and D do not pertain to the primary function of secure transmission protocols, which specifically focus on securing data in transit rather than at rest or from specific attack types.