SSCP Network and Communications Security Practice Question

Which of the following is a secure remote access VPN protocol that uses TLS for encryption and is commonly used with Cisco AnyConnect?

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

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SSL/TLS VPN

SSL/TLS VPNs use TLS to provide secure remote access, often with AnyConnect client.

Answer analysis

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

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IPsec
Why it's wrong here
IPsec can be used for remote access but not typically with AnyConnect via TLS.
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SSL/TLS VPN
Why this is correct
SSL/TLS VPN uses TLS and is used by AnyConnect.
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L2TP/IPsec
Why it's wrong here
L2TP/IPsec uses IPsec, not TLS.
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PPTP
Why it's wrong here
PPTP is outdated and insecure.

Quick reference

Protocol	Port	Encryption	Authentication	Use Case
IKEv2 / IPsec	UDP 500 / 4500	AES-256	Certificates / PSK	Site-to-site & remote access
SSL / TLS VPN	TCP 443	TLS 1.3	Certificates / MFA	Clientless remote access
L2TP / IPsec	UDP 1701	AES (IPsec)	PSK / Certificates	Legacy remote access
WireGuard	UDP 51820	ChaCha20	Public keys	Modern high-performance VPN
PPTP	TCP 1723	MPPE (weak)	MS-CHAPv2	Legacy — avoid in production

PPTP is considered insecure. IKEv2/IPsec and SSL VPN are the current recommended options.

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