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

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HTTPS uses the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol to encrypt data being transmitted over the internet. The SSL protocol has since been replaced by the Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocol, but HTTPS still refers to the use of SSL/TLS to encrypt data. The other choices are different protocols used for different purposes, such as SSH for secure remote access, FTP for file transfers, and POP for email retrieval.

With HTTPS,data Are Encrypted Using a Protocol Called the ________