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FC0-U61 · Question #197

Which of the following storage methods is MOST likely used in corporate settings to save large amounts of data in a secured manner?

The correct answer is C. FTPS. In corporate settings, FTPS is the most appropriate protocol for securely saving large amounts of data because it encrypts both the control and data channels during transfer.

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Question

Which of the following storage methods is MOST likely used in corporate settings to save large amounts of data in a secured manner?

Options

  • AHTTP
  • BHTTPS
  • CFTPS
  • DFTP

How the community answered

(56 responses)
  • A
    7% (4)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    88% (49)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

In corporate settings, FTPS is the most appropriate protocol for securely saving large amounts of data because it encrypts both the control and data channels during transfer.

AHTTP

HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is primarily used for transferring hypertext documents (web pages) and is not designed for bulk data storage or secure file transfer, and it lacks encryption.

BHTTPS

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is used for secure web browsing and communication, encrypting HTTP traffic, but it's not a primary protocol for transferring or storing large datasets in a file transfer context like FTPS.

CFTPSCorrect

FTPS (File Transfer Protocol Secure) provides secure data transfer by adding SSL/TLS encryption to FTP, protecting both the control channel (commands, authentication) and the data channel (file transfers). This makes it suitable for transferring sensitive and large corporate data securely.

DFTP

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is used for transferring files but transmits data and credentials in plain text, making it insecure for corporate data transfer.

Concept tested: Secure file transfer protocols

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/networking/ftp/ftp-support-for-ssl

Topics

#FTPS#secure file transfer#corporate data#data storage security

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