Question

Why did SSL certificate require in HTTP? (a) For making security weak (b) For making information move faster (c) For encrypted data sent over HTTP protocol (d) For sending and receiving emails unencrypted I have been asked this question in semester exam. Question is from Security Protocols topic in division Cyber Security of Cyber Security Select the correct answer from above options Cyber Security questions and answers, Cyber Security questions pdf, Cyber Security question bank, Cyber Security questions and answers pdf, mcq on Cyber Security pdf,

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Correct answer is (c) For encrypted data sent over HTTP protocol Best explanation: In the case of HTTP connection, data are sent as plain-text, which is easily readable by hackers, especially when it is credit card details and personal information. But with the incorporation of SSL certificate, communication becomes secure and data sent and received are encrypted.