SSCP Network and Communications Security Practice Question
Which of the following network protocols operates on TCP port 22 and provides secure remote administration of network devices?
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SSH
SSH (Secure Shell) uses TCP port 22 for encrypted remote administration, replacing insecure Telnet.
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SSH
Why this is correct
SSH provides secure, encrypted remote access.
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Telnet
Why it's wrong here
Telnet uses port 23 and is unencrypted.
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RDP
Why it's wrong here
RDP uses TCP port 3389 for remote desktop, not primarily for device administration.
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FTP
Why it's wrong here
FTP uses ports 20 and 21 and does not provide encryption by default.
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