Which security property of HTTPS ensures that information sent between a customer and an E-Commerce website cannot be easily read by an attacker intercepting the communication?

Options

  • A. Confidentiality
  • B. Availability
  • C. Non-repudiation
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. Confidentiality

Detailed Explanation

HTTPS uses TLS to protect data transmitted between the client and server. Encryption provides confidentiality by making intercepted communication difficult for an unauthorized person to understand.