Which of the following BEST offers data encryption, authentication, and integrity of data flowing between...

Transport Layer Security (TLS)provides:

Data Encryption:Ensures that the data transferred between the client and server is encrypted, preventing eavesdropping.

Authentication:Verifies the identity of the server (and optionally the client) through digital certificates.

Data Integrity:Detects any tampering with the transmitted data through cryptographic hash functions.

Successor to SSL:TLS has largely replaced SSL due to better security protocols.

Incorrect Options:

A. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL):Deprecated in favor of TLS.

B. Kerberos:Primarily an authentication protocol, not used for data encryption in transit.

D. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP):Used for network management, not secure data transmission.

Exact Extract from CCOA Official Review Manual, 1st Edition:

Refer to Chapter 5, Section "Encryption Protocols," Subsection "TLS" - TLS is the recommended protocol for secure communication between clients and servers.