Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0969

Which of the following remote access authentication systems is the most robust?

A.
TACACS+
B. RADIUS
C. PAP
D. TACACS

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

TACACS+ is a proprietary Cisco enhancement to TACACS and is more robust than RADIUS. PAP is not a remote access authentication system but a remote node security protocol. Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, John Wiley & Sons, 2001, Chapter 3: Telecommunications and Network Security (page 122).