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Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0162

Which of the following is NOT an advantage that TACACS+ has over TACACS?

A. Event logging
B. Use of two-factor password authentication
C. User has the ability to change his password
D. Ability for security tokens to be resynchronized

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Although TACACS+ provides better audit trails, event logging is a service that is provided with TACACS. 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 121).