Which OSI layer is responsible for data encryption, decryption, and compression?

Options

  • A. Presentation Layer
  • B. Physical Layer
  • C. Data Link Layer
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. Presentation Layer

Detailed Explanation

Explanation: The Presentation Layer (Layer 6) handles data translation, encryption, decryption, and compression to ensure that information is presented in a suitable format to the receiving application.