With HTTPS, data are encrypted using a protocol called the ________.
A) Transmission Control Protocol
B) Secure Socket Layer
C) File Transfer Protocol
D) Extensible Messaging Layer

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HTTPS uses the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol, which has since been replaced by Transport Layer Security (TLS). SSL/TLS encrypts data sent between a web server and a user's browser, ensuring that sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and financial data remain secure. TCP is a transport protocol, FTP is a file transfer protocol, and EML is not a commonly used protocol in web security.

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