Multiple choice technology web technology

The __________________ protocol provides with technical means of encrypting data as it passes over a network that Tomcat supports.

  1. TCP/IP

  2. PKI

  3. Secure Socket Layer (SSL)

  4. HTTPS

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C Correct answer
Explanation

SSL (Secure Socket Layer) is the protocol Tomcat supports for encrypting data transmitted over the network. SSL and its successor TLS provide the encryption layer for secure HTTPS connections. TCP/IP is the underlying transport protocol, PKI is the infrastructure for managing keys, and HTTPS is the application-level protocol that uses SSL/TLS.