Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) — Question 205

Which encryption hashing algorithm does NTP use for authentication?

Answer options

• A. SSL
• B. MD5
• C. AES128
• D. AES256

Correct answer: B

Explanation

NTP uses the MD5 hashing algorithm for authentication, making option B the correct choice. The other options, such as SSL, AES128, and AES256, are not used for NTP authentication purposes and serve different functions in security and encryption.