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question 2
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i am a protocol that uses encryption to perform security - related functions. i regulate privacy
and security between network nodes. what protocol am i?
dynamic host configuration protocol (dhcp)
hypertext transfer protocol (http)
internet control message protocol (icmp)
transport layer security (tls) protocol

Explanation:

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP): It is mainly used for automatically assigning IP addresses and other network configuration parameters to devices on a network. It does not focus on encryption for privacy and security between network nodes.
• Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP): It is a protocol for transferring hypertext (like web pages). In its basic form, it does not use encryption for security - related functions (although HTTPS, which is HTTP over TLS, does).
• Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP): It is used for network diagnostics and error reporting. It is not related to encryption - based security and privacy between network nodes.
• Transport Layer Security (TLS) Protocol: TLS (successor of SSL - Secure Sockets Layer) uses encryption (such as symmetric and asymmetric encryption algorithms) to ensure the privacy (by encrypting data) and security (by authentication and integrity checks) of data transmitted between network nodes (e.g., between a web browser and a web server).

Answer:

Transport Layer Security (TLS) Protocol