Question

Backordered Parts is a defense contractor that builds communications parts for the military. The employees use mostly Web-based applications for parts design and information sharing. Due to the sensitive nature of the business, Backordered Parts would like to implement a solution that secures all browser connections to the Web servers. Select an encryption solution that best meets the company's needs and justify the recommendation.

Answer 1

Answer:

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)            

Explanation:

• SSL is a  standard security technology for setting up an encrypted link between a server and a client (in this case web browsers and web server).
• SSL is a security protocol that transmits sensitive information securely.
• As we know data transmitted between browsers and web servers is sent in the form of plain text.
• If a hacker is able to seize data being transmitted between a browser and a web server, they can misuse that information.  
• So SSL makes the web servers and web browsers to communicate with each other securely.
• When transmitting confidential information, a web server and browser set up a secure connection using SSL certificate.
• The link between web server and browser is encrypted by SSL which makes sure that all data transmitted between them remains private and protected.
• Due to the sensitive nature of the business SSL is most suitable solution to keep sensitive information sent across internet encrypted making sure that only intended receiver can access it.
• SSL certificate is used for authentication purpose.
• For making sure that information is sent to right server, web browsers give indication of secured connection via a lock icon attached or uses https.