SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol)is the most secure option for transferring data over the internet, as it encrypts both commands and data, ensuring confidentiality and integrity.

SFTP (Correct Answer – C)

Uses SSH (Secure Shell) for encryption.

Provides authentication and encryption for secure data transfers.

Example:A company uses SFTP to securely transmit payroll files to a third-party processor.

UDP (Incorrect – A)

Faster but lacks encryption and data integrity checks.

HTTP (Incorrect – B)

Transfers data in plaintext and is vulnerable to interception.

RDP (Incorrect – D)

Used for remote desktop access, not secure file transfers.