QuestionQ457

Network and Communications Security

Why does fiber-optic communication technology offer a significant security advantage over other transmission technologies?

  • A Higher data rates can be transmitted.
  • B Interception of data traffic is more difficult.
  • C Traffic analysis is prevented by multiplexing.
  • D Single and double-bit errors are correctable.
Explanation

Fiber-optic transmission is harder to intercept because the optical signal is confined within the fiber and tapping it generally requires physical access and disturbance of the cable.

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