The secure standard protocol for transmitting financial transactions electronically is the:
A) Secure Transaction Layer (STL)
B) Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
C) Secure Payments Layer (SPL)
D) Secure Items Layer (SIL)

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Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is the correct answer because it is a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a server and a client—typically a web server (website) and a browser, or a mail server and a mail client (e.g., Outlook). SSL is widely used for secure transactions over the internet, including financial transactions.

The Secure Standard Protocol for Transmitting Financial Transactions Electronically Is