A school is developing a digital learning platform where students can submit projects and communicate with teachers online. The school wants to ensure that the system is efficient, reliable, and secure for sending and receiving files. A student is required to send an electronic project report as an email attachment to the teacher.
Based on the given scenario, answer the following questions:
a. Identify the protocol used for sending emails and justify your answer with one appropriate reason.
b. Explain one possible problem that could occur if an unsuitable or insecure protocol is used, and suggest one measure the school can implement to ensure secure email communication.