XK0-006 Security Practice Question
A security administrator is reviewing SSH configuration. Which TWO settings enhance security by limiting authentication attempts and preventing password-based logins? (Choose two.)
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MaxAuthTries 3
MaxAuthTries sets maximum authentication attempts. PasswordAuthentication no disables password auth, forcing key-based.
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MaxAuthTries 3
Why this is correct
Limits number of authentication attempts.
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PasswordAuthentication no
Why this is correct
Disables password authentication.
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Protocol 2
Why it's wrong here
Uses SSH protocol 2, but does not limit attempts or disable passwords.
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PermitRootLogin no
Why it's wrong here
Disables root login, but not directly about attempts or password auth.
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Port 2222
Why it's wrong here
Changes port, but does not limit attempts or disable passwords.
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