What is the mechanism called that encrypts data exchanged between a user's browser and a web server so that it cannot be intercepted on the communication path?
A question asking to identify the name of the mechanism that encrypts data on the communication path.
Encryption in transit (TLS)
This is correct. Encryption in transit uses TLS/SSL to encrypt data on the communication path, preventing eavesdropping and tampering by third parties. HTTPS is the most common example. It differs from encryption at rest, which protects stored data.
Encryption at rest
Encryption at rest refers to encrypting data in its stored state on storage.
This question is about protecting data on the communication path, which is a different scope, so this is incorrect.
Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
MFA is a mechanism that requires an additional factor at sign-in to strengthen authentication.
It is not a mechanism for encrypting data on the communication path, so this is incorrect.
Snapshot
A snapshot is a point-in-time copy (backup) of a volume.
It is not a mechanism for encrypting data on the communication path, so this is incorrect.
'In transit,' 'eavesdropping prevention,' and 'TLS/HTTPS' all point to encryption in transit. 'Stored data' points to encryption at rest. Distinguish by target: data in motion vs. data at rest.