Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 381

Which protocol, as a part of TLS, handles negotiating and establishing a connection between two parties?

Answer options

• A. Record
• B. Binding
• C. Negotiation
• D. Handshake

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The Handshake protocol is crucial in TLS as it facilitates the negotiation and establishment of a secure connection between two parties. In contrast, the Record protocol is responsible for encapsulating the data, while Binding and Negotiation are not standard terms associated with the TLS framework.