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Uses community strings for authentication only
Uses community strings with improved error handling
Provides encryption, authentication, and message integrity
Authenticates but does not encrypt payload
Authenticates and encrypts payload
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Correct answer & explanation
SNMPv1: Uses community strings for authentication only
SNMPv1 and v2c use community strings for authentication, while SNMPv3 provides encryption, authentication, and message integrity.
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Variation 1. Drag and drop each SNMP version on the left to its matching security feature on the right.
mediumWhy P1: SNMPv1 and v2c use community strings (plaintext) for authentication; SNMPv3 provides authentication and encryption.
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