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FC0-U61 · Question #110

Which of the following are secure network protocols? (Select TWO).

The correct answer is B. FTPS D. HTTPS. FTPS and HTTPS are secure network protocols that encrypt data during transmission, making them suitable for protecting sensitive information.

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Question

Which of the following are secure network protocols? (Select TWO).

Options

  • AIMAP
  • BFTPS
  • CSMTP
  • DHTTPS
  • EDNS

How the community answered

(31 responses)
  • A
    6% (2)
  • B
    87% (27)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • E
    3% (1)

Why each option

FTPS and HTTPS are secure network protocols that encrypt data during transmission, making them suitable for protecting sensitive information.

AIMAP

IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) in its basic form is not secure as it often transmits credentials and email content in plain text; IMAPS (IMAP over SSL/TLS) is the secure version.

BFTPSCorrect

FTPS (File Transfer Protocol Secure) adds a layer of security to FTP by using SSL/TLS encryption, securing both the control and data channels during file transfers.

CSMTP

SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) in its basic form is not secure and typically transmits email without encryption; SMTPS (SMTP over SSL/TLS) is the secure version.

DHTTPSCorrect

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) encrypts web traffic using SSL/TLS, ensuring secure communication between a web browser and a server, which is essential for sensitive online transactions.

EDNS

DNS (Domain Name System) itself is generally unencrypted; DNSSEC (DNS Security Extensions) adds authentication but not end-to-end encryption for privacy, and DNS over HTTPS/TLS (DoH/DoT) are secure variations, but plain DNS is not.

Concept tested: Secure vs. insecure network protocols

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/iis/publish/using-ftp/using-ftp-over-ssl-a-step-by-step-guide-to-setting-up-ftp-ssl-on-iis-7

Topics

#secure protocols#FTPS#HTTPS#network security

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