With https, data are encrypted using a protocol called the ________.
A) Secure Shell (SSH)
B) Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
C) File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
D) Post Office Protocol (POP)

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HTTPS (HTTP Secure) uses the SSL/TLS protocol to encrypt data sent between the web server and client. SSH is a secure protocol mainly used for remote access to servers. FTP and POP are protocols used for file transfer and email respectively, but they do not provide encryption by default.

With Https, Data Are Encrypted Using a Protocol Called the ________