Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 162

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

Answer options

• A. Encryption
• B. Acceleration
• C. Authentication
• D. Compression

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The TLS record protocol is responsible for providing encryption, authentication, and compression of data. Acceleration, however, is not a function of the record protocol, as it does not directly improve the speed of data transmission.