SSCP Cryptography Practice Question
Which of the following protocols is used to securely transfer files over SSH and is considered a replacement for FTP?
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Why each option matters
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SFTP
SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) provides secure file transfer over SSH.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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IPsec
Why it's wrong here
IPsec is for VPNs.
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HTTPS
Why it's wrong here
HTTPS is for web traffic.
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SFTP
Why this is correct
SFTP is correct.
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SMTPS
Why it's wrong here
SMTPS is for email.
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