What protocol does Mobile Connect primarily utilize for tunneling?

Mobile Connect primarily utilizes SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) for tunneling, which is crucial for creating secure, encrypted connections between the client device and the network. SSL provides a robust framework for securing data in transit, ensuring that information exchanged during the mobile connection remains confidential and protected from interception.

In the context of remote access, SSL facilitates the establishment of a secure tunnel over the internet by encapsulating data packets, thus safeguarding them. This feature is particularly important for organizations concerned with maintaining data integrity and security as employees access corporate resources remotely.

Other protocols, while integral to networking, do not serve the same role with respect to secure tunneling. TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) is foundational for managing connections and ensuring reliable data transmission but does not include inherent encryption for secure tunneling. UDP (User Datagram Protocol), on the other hand, is often used for faster data transmission but sacrifices reliability and security, making it less suitable for secure access. FTP (File Transfer Protocol) pertains specifically to the transfer of files and does not provide a secure tunneling mechanism, as it lacks encryption by default. Therefore, SSL stands out as the appropriate choice for secure tunneling in Mobile Connect.