Multiple choice technology security

Most effective way to protect credentials in transit

  1. is by using complex passwords

  2. is to encrypt the entire login transaction using something like SSL

  3. is by not using public/shared PCs

  4. is by sending credentials by POST method
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B Correct answer
Explanation

SSL/TLS encryption protects credentials during transmission by encrypting the entire communication channel between client and server. This prevents attackers from intercepting sensitive data even if they can monitor network traffic. POST alone doesn't encrypt data, and complex passwords only protect against guessing, not interception.

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