Which of the following is a benefit of using HTTPS over HTTP?

HTTPS does not require certificates

HTTPS hides the server's IP address

HTTPS encrypts the data exchanged between the browser and the server

A small business wants to secure its wireless network. They have older devices that only support WPA2, but they also have newer devices that support WPA3. Which configuration provides the best security while maintaining compatibility?

Use WEP with a long passphrase.

Disable wireless security and rely on MAC address filtering.

Use WPA2 only, as it is the most secure option available.

Use WPA3 with the option to allow WPA2 devices to connect.

A system administrator needs to securely access a Linux server's command line from a remote location over the internet. The server has a public IP address and is behind a firewall that only allows inbound TCP port 22. The administrator wants to use key-based authentication for stronger security. Which configuration should be used?

Enable SSH on the server and connect using an SSH client with a private key.

Use a web-based terminal service that runs over HTTPS on port 443.

Enable Telnet on the server and connect using a Telnet client with a password.

Set up an IPsec VPN tunnel and then use RDP to connect to the server.

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A network administrator needs to securely transfer files between two servers over the internet. The servers are in different countries and the administrator wants to ensure the data is encrypted during transfer. The administrator also wants to use a solution that is already available on both servers without installing additional software. Which tool should they use?
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Which of the following is a benefit of using HTTPS over HTTP?
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3application · medium
A small business wants to secure its wireless network. They have older devices that only support WPA2, but they also have newer devices that support WPA3. Which configuration provides the best security while maintaining compatibility?
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A system administrator needs to securely access a Linux server's command line from a remote location over the internet. The server has a public IP address and is behind a firewall that only allows inbound TCP port 22. The administrator wants to use key-based authentication for stronger security. Which configuration should be used?
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Which of the following is a common protocol used to encrypt data in transit?
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Which of the following is a benefit of using HTTPS over HTTP?

A small business wants to secure its wireless network. They have older devices that only support WPA2, but they also have newer devices that support WPA3. Which configuration provides the best security while maintaining compatibility?

Which of the following is a common protocol used to encrypt data in transit?

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