SSCP · Question #1263
L2TP is considered to be a less secure protocol than PPTP.
The correct answer is B. False. The statement is false; L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) is generally considered more secure than PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) due to its reliance on IPsec for encryption and authentication.
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L2TP is considered to be a less secure protocol than PPTP.
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- ATrue
- BFalse
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(29 responses)- A10% (3)
- B90% (26)
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The statement is false; L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) is generally considered more secure than PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) due to its reliance on IPsec for encryption and authentication.
The statement is incorrect. PPTP has significant security weaknesses, including compromised authentication protocols and weaker encryption, making L2TP (especially when combined with IPsec) the more secure option.
L2TP itself does not provide encryption but relies on IPsec for robust security, including strong encryption and authentication, making L2TP/IPsec a highly secure VPN solution. In contrast, PPTP has known security vulnerabilities and weaker encryption methods.
Concept tested: VPN protocol security comparison
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-access/vpn/vpn-overview#ipsec-and-vpn-tunneling-protocols
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