Question

Number of phases in the handshaking protocol?

(a) 2

(b) 3

(c) 4

(d) 5

The question was asked in an online quiz.

This interesting question is from Secure Socket Layer in division Internet Protocol, Network Addressing and Transport Level Security of Cryptograph & Network Security

Answer 1

The correct option is (c) 4

The best I can explain: There are 4 phases in the handshaking protocol. These are –

Phase 1 : Establishing security capabilities

Phase 2 : Server Authentication and Key Exchange

Phase 3 : Client Authentication and Key Exchange

Phase 4 : Finish/ End.