Which two remote access methods are secure because they encrypt traffic? (Choose two.)

Question

Options

• AiPrac-AH
• BSSH
• CVPN
• DTelnet
• Erlogin

• B
  95% (20)
• D
  5% (1)

Explanation

SSH (B) and VPN (C) are correct because both protocols are designed with encryption as a core feature. SSH (Secure Shell) encrypts all data transmitted between client and server, making it ideal for secure remote terminal access and file transfers. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) creates an encrypted tunnel over a public network, securing all traffic passing through it regardless of the application.

Why the distractors fail:

• Telnet (D) and rlogin (E) transmit data - including credentials - in plaintext, making them trivially interceptable via packet sniffing. They are considered legacy protocols and should never be used over untrusted networks.
• iPrac-AH (A) is a distractor; "AH" (Authentication Header) is part of IPsec and provides authentication and integrity but not confidentiality (encryption). The "iPrac" prefix appears fabricated for this question.

Memory tip: Think "SSH and VPN = Secure Vault" - both create a protected container around your data. Any protocol that predates the modern security era (Telnet, rlogin) is almost certainly unencrypted and wrong on exam questions about security.

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