Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 333

Which data state would be most likely to use TLS as a protection mechanism?

Answer options

• A. Data in use
• B. Data at rest
• C. Archived
• D. Data in transit

Correct answer: D

Explanation

TLS (Transport Layer Security) is specifically designed to secure data as it travels over a network, making it essential for protecting data in transit. In contrast, data in use, data at rest, and archived data typically do not require the same level of network-specific encryption that TLS provides.