HPE6-A78 · Question #37

Refer to the exhibit. How can you use the thumbprint?

The correct answer is C. When you first connect to the switch with SSH from a management station, make sure that the. The thumbprint (also known as a fingerprint) of a certificate or SSH key is a hash that uniquely represents the public key contained within. When you first connect to the switch with SSH from a management station, you should ensure that the thumbprint matches what you expect…

Implementing and Configuring Aruba Network Security

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AInstall this thumbprint on management stations to use as two-factor authentication along with
BCopy the thumbprint to other Aruba switches to establish a consistent SSH Key for all switches this
CWhen you first connect to the switch with SSH from a management station, make sure that the
Dinstall this thumbprint on management stations the stations can then authenticate with the

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C
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D
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Explanation

The thumbprint (also known as a fingerprint) of a certificate or SSH key is a hash that uniquely represents the public key contained within. When you first connect to the switch with SSH from a management station, you should ensure that the thumbprint matches what you expect. This is a security measure to confirm the identity of the device you are connecting to and to ensure that a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack is not occurring. If the thumbprint matches the known good thumbprint of the switch, it is safe to proceed with the connection.

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#SSH thumbprint#key verification#management security#switch access

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