CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) — Question 375

An internal security audit determines that Telnet is currently being used within the environment to manage network switches. Which of the following tools should be utilized to identify credentials in plaintext that are used to log in to these devices?

Answer options

• A. Fuzzer
• B. Network traffic analyzer
• C. HTTP interceptor
• D. Port scanner
• E. Password cracker

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as a Network traffic analyzer can capture and decrypt network traffic, revealing any plaintext credentials. Options A, C, D, and E do not specifically focus on analyzing network traffic for plaintext information, making them less suitable for this task.