A web application uses both HTTP and HTTPS. The admin notices that users sometimes access the site via HTTP and their session cookies are sent in cleartext. The admin wants to ensure that all traffic is encrypted without changing the application code. What is the most effective solution?

Enable HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) on the server

Use a DNS record to point the domain to an HTTPS-only server

Configure the web server to redirect all HTTP requests to HTTPS

Disable HTTP entirely at the firewall

A company is deploying a public web application that will handle user logins and financial transactions. The security team requires encryption and server authentication. The current web server only supports HTTP. What is the most appropriate action to meet the requirement?

Implement DNS-based authentication

Use HTTP with a VPN for all users

Enable HTTPS with a valid TLS certificate

How does SFTP secure file transfers?

By using IPsec to secure the data path

By using TLS to encrypt the connection

By using SSH to provide encryption and authentication

By using a VPN tunnel to protect the transfer

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1.5. Describe Common Network Applications and Protocols. 100-150 Practice Questions (Page 1)

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1foundation · easy
Which network diagnostic tool uses ICMP to test connectivity to a remote host?
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2expert · hard
A web application uses both HTTP and HTTPS. The admin notices that users sometimes access the site via HTTP and their session cookies are sent in cleartext. The admin wants to ensure that all traffic is encrypted without changing the application code. What is the most effective solution?
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3expert · medium
A company is deploying a public web application that will handle user logins and financial transactions. The security team requires encryption and server authentication. The current web server only supports HTTP. What is the most appropriate action to meet the requirement?
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4foundation · easy
How does SFTP secure file transfers?
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5application · medium
A security policy requires that all file transfers to and from a remote server be encrypted. The server supports SSH. Which protocol should be used to transfer files securely?
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1.5. Describe Common Network Applications and Protocols. 100-150 Practice Questions (Page 1)

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Which network diagnostic tool uses ICMP to test connectivity to a remote host?

A web application uses both HTTP and HTTPS. The admin notices that users sometimes access the site via HTTP and their session cookies are sent in cleartext. The admin wants to ensure that all traffic is encrypted without changing the application code. What is the most effective solution?

A company is deploying a public web application that will handle user logins and financial transactions. The security team requires encryption and server authentication. The current web server only supports HTTP. What is the most appropriate action to meet the requirement?

How does SFTP secure file transfers?

A security policy requires that all file transfers to and from a remote server be encrypted. The server supports SSH. Which protocol should be used to transfer files securely?

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