SSCP · Question #1167
What protocol is typically used to login to a remote machine and execute commands?
The correct answer is C. Secure Shell (SSH). Secure Shell (SSH) is the standard protocol for securely logging into remote machines and executing commands over an unsecured network.
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What protocol is typically used to login to a remote machine and execute commands?
Options
- ASecure Sockets Layer (SSL)
- BSecure Electronic Transaction (SET)
- CSecure Shell (SSH)
- DSecure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (S/MIME)
How the community answered
(17 responses)- C94% (16)
- D6% (1)
Why each option
Secure Shell (SSH) is the standard protocol for securely logging into remote machines and executing commands over an unsecured network.
SSL (now TLS) is primarily used for securing web traffic (HTTPS) and other application-layer protocols, not for remote command execution.
SET is a protocol designed specifically for securing credit card transactions over unsecured networks, not for remote machine access.
Secure Shell (SSH) is a cryptographic network protocol that enables secure remote login and command-line execution, providing encrypted communication between a client and a server. It is widely used for managing servers, network devices, and other remote systems due to its robust security features.
S/MIME is used for securing email communication, providing encryption and digital signatures for messages, not for remote command execution.
Concept tested: Secure remote access protocols
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/administration/openssh/openssh_overview
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