Which of the following statements is false with respect to SSL?

A Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a security protocol that provides privacy, authentication, and integrity to Internet communications

B SSL evolved into Transport Layer Security (TLS)

C SSL's final version was SSL 4.0

D None of the above statements is false

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. It is a protocol designed to establish a secure and encrypted connection between a client (such as a web browser) and a server (such as a website). SSL ensures that the data transmitted between the client and server remains private and cannot be intercepted or tampered with by unauthorized parties.

SSL uses encryption algorithms to scramble the data being transmitted, making it unreadable to anyone attempting to intercept it. It also provides authentication, verifying the identity of the server to the client, and ensuring that the client is communicating with the intended and legitimate server.

In recent years, SSL has been largely replaced by its successor, Transport Layer Security (TLS). However, the term "SSL" is still commonly used to refer to the encryption and security protocols implemented by TLS.

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