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In which technology is network level encrypted not natively incorporated?
The correct answer is A. Kerberos. Kerberos is an authentication protocol that does not natively incorporate network-level encryption, unlike SSL, TLS, and IPsec which are purpose-built to encrypt network traffic.
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In which technology is network level encrypted not natively incorporated?
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- AKerberos
- Bssl
- Ctls
- DIPsec
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Kerberos is an authentication protocol that does not natively incorporate network-level encryption, unlike SSL, TLS, and IPsec which are purpose-built to encrypt network traffic.
Kerberos is a network authentication protocol that uses tickets and symmetric key cryptography to verify identity, but it does not natively encrypt network-level traffic as part of its core design - it authenticates users without providing transport-layer or network-layer encryption on its own.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is specifically designed to encrypt network communications at the transport layer, making network-level encryption a native and core feature.
TLS (Transport Layer Security) is the modern successor to SSL and natively provides network-level encryption for data in transit as its primary function.
IPsec operates at the network layer and natively encrypts IP packets end-to-end, making network-level encryption central to its design.
Concept tested: Kerberos authentication vs. network encryption protocols
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/security/kerberos/kerberos-authentication-overview
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