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What does TLS stand for in internet security?

Transport Layer Security
Transaction Layer Security
Transmission Layer Safety
Transport Link Safety

The correct answer is: Transport Layer Security

TLS stands for Transport Layer Security. It is a widely adopted security protocol designed to provide secure communication over a computer network. TLS encrypts the data being transmitted, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity, which are key principles of internet security. Transport Layer Security works by establishing a secure connection between clients and servers, using certificates to authenticate identities and cryptographic keys to encrypt the data. This is crucial for protecting sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, and personal data, during transmission over the internet. The other options do not accurately reflect the established term within the context of internet security. While "Transaction Layer Security" suggests a focus on securing transactions, it does not encompass the broader functionality of TLS. "Transmission Layer Safety" and "Transport Link Safety" also misrepresent the term's focus on the transport layer of the OSI model where data is actually transmitted securely, making them incorrect interpretations of the acronym.