Transport Encryption

Updated 31 Jul 2026

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def
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  encrypting data as it travels across the network (data in transit), rather than while stored
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methods
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  application-level — e.g., browsers communicating over HTTPS
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  VPN (Virtual Private Network) — encrypts all data transmitted over the network regardless of the application; a client-based VPN commonly uses SSL/TLS, a site-to-site VPN commonly uses IPsec
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related
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cards
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  Name two ways transport encryption is implemented
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    Application-level (e.g. HTTPS) and VPN (client SSL/TLS or site-to-site IPsec)

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