Secure connect time includes which of the following processes?

Secure connect time encompasses the processes involved in establishing a secure connection between a client and a server, which includes both the SSL handshake and SOCKS establishment. The SSL handshake is a critical process that negotiates the encryption parameters and authenticates the involved parties, ensuring that the data transmitted across the connection is encrypted and secure. Meanwhile, SOCKS (Socket Secure) allows for an added layer of security by enabling specialized routing and communication protocols to relay web traffic securely.

This combination of both processes is essential for achieving a secure point of communication between systems. Data encryption alone does not cover the entire secure connect time as it is just one outcome of these necessary processes. Application server communication and TCP connection establishment are parts of the broader context but do not specifically represent the key secure processes involved in establishing the secure connect time without incorporating the SSL handshake and SOCKS establishment.