How does Oracle Cloud Infrastructure ensure data protection during transmission?

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) ensures data protection during transmission primarily by utilizing encryption protocols like SSL/TLS. These protocols create a secure tunnel between the client and server, which encrypts the data being sent over the network. This encryption makes it incredibly difficult for unauthorized parties to intercept or decode the data while in transit, thus providing confidentiality and integrity of the information.

SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) are widely recognized standards for implementing security in network communications, and they are essential in protecting sensitive data such as personal information, payment details, and confidential business data from various cyber threats. By using these protocols, OCI significantly mitigates the risks associated with data breaches that can occur during transmission over potentially insecure networks.

In contrast, while other options may contribute to overall security measures, they do not specifically address the protection of data during transmission as directly as encryption protocols do. For instance, physical security measures protect data at rest and during certain aspects of processing, user authentication helps ensure that only authorized individuals can access systems, and constant monitoring of data traffic can alert to suspicious activities but does not inherently secure the data itself during its journey across the network.