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98-365 · Question #309

Which type of IIS authentication sends the username and password in clear text?

The correct answer is C. Basic Authentication. Basic Authentication requires that users provide a valid username and password to gain access to content. Because basic authentication transmits passwords across the network in clear text, you should use it with a digital certificate to encrypt usernames and passwords being sent

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Question

Which type of IIS authentication sends the username and password in clear text?

Options

  • Aanonymous
  • BASP.NET Impersonation
  • CBasic Authentication
  • DWindows Authentication

How the community answered

(48 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    88% (42)
  • D
    6% (3)

Explanation

Basic Authentication requires that users provide a valid username and password to gain access to content. Because basic authentication transmits passwords across the network in clear text, you should use it with a digital certificate to encrypt usernames and passwords being sent over

Topics

#IIS authentication#Basic authentication#Security risks

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