Certified Information Systems Security Professional – CISSP – Question368

Which of the following is the BEST type of authentication and encryption for a Secure Shell (SSH) implementation when network traffic traverses between a host and an infrastructure device?

A. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
B. Public-key cryptography
C. Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS)
D. Private-key cryptography

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

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