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LX0-104 · Question #360

Which of the following are valid OpenVPN authentication modes? (Choose TWO correct answers)

The correct answer is C. Static Key E. TLS. OpenVPN supports authentication using a pre-shared Static Key for simpler setups, or more robustly with TLS (Transport Layer Security) which leverages certificates and PKI.

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Question

Which of the following are valid OpenVPN authentication modes? (Choose TWO correct answers)

Options

  • AS/Key
  • BKerberos
  • CStatic Key
  • DPassword
  • ETLS

How the community answered

(43 responses)
  • A
    5% (2)
  • B
    2% (1)
  • C
    93% (40)

Why each option

OpenVPN supports authentication using a pre-shared Static Key for simpler setups, or more robustly with TLS (Transport Layer Security) which leverages certificates and PKI.

AS/Key

S/Key is an older one-time password authentication system and not a native OpenVPN authentication mode.

BKerberos

Kerberos is an authentication protocol, but it is not one of the primary, built-in authentication modes offered directly by OpenVPN; external integration would be required.

CStatic KeyCorrect

Static Key (pre-shared secret key) mode uses a single, shared key for both encryption and authentication between client and server, offering a simpler setup for peer-to-peer or small networks.

DPassword

Password authentication can be used *in conjunction* with TLS, but TLS itself is the underlying authentication *mode* for client/server trust, not 'Password' as a standalone mode in the context of OpenVPN's primary options.

ETLSCorrect

TLS (Transport Layer Security) mode uses X.509 certificates and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) for robust authentication and key exchange, enabling secure and scalable VPN deployments.

Concept tested: OpenVPN authentication modes

Source: https://openvpn.net/community-resources/how-to-setup-your-own-certificate-authority-ca-and-generate-certificates-and-keys/

Topics

#OpenVPN authentication#VPN security

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