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220-1101 · Question #179

A technician needs to ensure all data communications on all network devices are encrypted when logging in to the console. Which of the following protocols should the technician enable?

The correct answer is A. SSH. A technician needs to ensure all data communications are encrypted when logging into network device consoles.

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Question

A technician needs to ensure all data communications on all network devices are encrypted when logging in to the console. Which of the following protocols should the technician enable?

Options

  • ASSH
  • BLDAP
  • CFTPS
  • DSMTP

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • A
    91% (39)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    5% (2)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

A technician needs to ensure all data communications are encrypted when logging into network device consoles.

ASSHCorrect

Secure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic network protocol that provides secure, encrypted remote access and command-line interface capabilities for network devices and servers. By enabling SSH, all data, including login credentials and commands, transmitted during a console session is encrypted, protecting against eavesdropping and unauthorized access.

BLDAP

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is used for accessing and maintaining distributed directory information services, not for encrypted remote console logins.

CFTPS

FTPS (File Transfer Protocol Secure) is a protocol used for secure file transfers, not for remote command-line console access.

DSMTP

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is an internet standard for sending and receiving email, not for secure console logins to network devices.

Concept tested: Secure remote access protocols

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/openssh/openssh_overview

Topics

#SSH#Encryption#Remote Access#Network Security

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