Multiple choice technology security

Which management protocols send data in clear text?

  1. SNMP

  2. Telnet

  3. FTP

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

SNMP, Telnet, and FTP are legacy protocols that transmit data in clear text (unencrypted). This makes them vulnerable to eavesdropping and man-in-the-middle attacks. Modern secure alternatives include SNMPv3, SSH, and SFTP/FTPS which encrypt traffic.

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