CISSP – Information Systems Security Management Professional (ISSMP) — Question 40

Which of the following protocols is used with a tunneling protocol to provide security?

Answer options

• A. FTP
• B. IPX/SPX
• C. IPSec
• D. EAP

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer, IPSec, is specifically designed to secure Internet Protocol communications through encryption and authentication. FTP and IPX/SPX are not security protocols, while EAP is an authentication framework, not directly focused on securing tunneling protocols.