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The secure socket layer (SSL) protocol addresses the
confidentiality of a message through:
A. symmetric encryption.
B. message authentication code.
C. hash function.
D. digital signature certificates.
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Answer: A
SSL uses a symmetric key for message encryption. A message
authentication code is used for ensuring data integrity.
Hash function is used for generating a message digest. It
does not use public key encryption for message encryption.
Digital signature certificates are used by SSL for server
authentication.
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