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HP0-Y43 · Question #55
HP0-Y43 Question #55: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C. PAP. PAP transmits unencrypted ASCII passwords over the network and is therefore considered insecure. It is used as a last resort when the remote server does not support a stronger authentication protocol, like CHAP or EAP (the latter is actually a framework).
Question
Which security protocol introduces vulnerabilities because the password is sent in plaintext and can be intercepted and easily read?
Options
- AWEP
- BEAP
- CPAP
- DCHAP
Explanation
PAP transmits unencrypted ASCII passwords over the network and is therefore considered insecure. It is used as a last resort when the remote server does not support a stronger authentication protocol, like CHAP or EAP (the latter is actually a framework).
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