During an SSL/TLS handshake, what is the purpose of the server sending its digital certificate to the client?

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During an SSL/TLS handshake, what is the purpose of the server sending its digital certificate to the client?

Accepted Answer

To allow the client to verify the server's identity and obtain its public key — The server's digital certificate contains its public key and is signed by a trusted Certificate Authority, allowing the client to verify the server's identity. Option A is incorrect because symmetric key encryption of session data happens after the handshake. Option C is incorrect because private keys are never shared. Option D describes authentication at the application level, not the TLS handshake.

Answer

To encrypt the session data using a symmetric key

Answer

To allow the client to verify the server's identity and obtain its public key

Answer

To request the client's username and password for authentication

Answer

To generate a private key that both parties will share during the session

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