Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 153

Which of the following is NOT a function performed by the handshake protocol of TLS?

Answer options

• A. Key exchange
• B. Encryption
• C. Negotiation of connection
• D. Establish session ID

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the TLS handshake protocol is responsible for key exchange, negotiating the connection parameters, and establishing a session ID, but it does not perform encryption itself. Encryption is a function that occurs after the handshake has been completed, using the keys established during the handshake process.