What kind of encryption does SSL VPN generally use?

SSL VPN primarily utilizes TLS (Transport Layer Security) encryption to secure data transmitted over the internet. TLS is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide secure communication over a computer network. It enhances the security of the data in transit by ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and authentication between the client and server.

When a user connects to an SSL VPN, the session is established using TLS, which encrypts the data packets being sent over the connection. This encryption helps protect sensitive information, preventing eavesdropping and tampering by unauthorized parties.

Understanding that SSL (Secure Socket Layer) has largely been superseded by TLS, the distinction is essential, as most current implementations of SSL VPN rely on the more secure TLS protocol. This is why the answer focuses on TLS encryption as the correct choice for SSL VPN. Other encryption methods like IPSec or WEP are not used within the context of SSL VPNs, as they serve different purposes or are not applicable to transport-layer security in this specific scenario.