Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) — Question 87

Which of the following protocols is designed to send individual messages securely?

Answer options

• A. Kerberos
• B. Secure Electronic Transaction (SET).
• C. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).
• D. Secure HTTP (S-HTTP).

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Secure HTTP (S-HTTP) is designed to provide secure transmission for individual messages, ensuring confidentiality and integrity. In contrast, Kerberos is an authentication protocol, SET is used for secure credit card transactions, and SSL secures connections rather than individual messages.