Network Defense Essentials (NDE) Practice Exam

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In which state is data encrypted before being transmitted over secure connections like HTTPS or SSL?

Data at rest
Data in transit
Data in use
Data replication

The correct answer is: Data in transit

Data in transit refers to information that is actively moving from one location to another, such as across the internet or through a private network. Encrypting data in transit is crucial for protecting sensitive information as it travels between systems, ensuring that it cannot be intercepted and accessed by unauthorized parties. This encryption is typically implemented using protocols such as HTTPS (which utilizes SSL/TLS) to secure communications between web servers and clients. The other states of data, such as data at rest, data in use, and data replication, refer to different contexts in which data is handled. Data at rest pertains to inactive data that is stored physically in any digital form (like databases or storage devices). Data in use is data that is actively being processed by applications. Data replication involves creating copies of data to ensure availability and reliability, but it does not inherently involve encryption during transmission like data in transit does. The focus on protecting data in transit is vital for maintaining confidentiality and integrity as it moves between endpoints.