John has subscribed to a cloud-based service to synchronize data between his smartphone, tablet, and PC. Before allowing the data to be synchronized, this service uses a process in which the cloud service and the client on the smartphone will verify the security of all devices' security certificates.
What type of security does the cloud-base service employ?
A) Mutual authentication
B) VPN
C) IMAP
D) Tethering

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Mutual authentication is a security process in which both parties in a communication verify each other's identities. In the scenario described, the cloud service and the client on the smartphone are verifying each other's security certificates before allowing data synchronization, which is a form of mutual authentication.

John Has Subscribed to a Cloud-Based Service to Synchronize Data