CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 300

A network technician wants to remotely and securely access the desktop of a Linux workstation. The desktop is running remote control software without encryption. Which of the following should the technician use to secure the connection?

Answer options

• A. SSH in tunnel mode
• B. RDP set to console connection
• C. EAP-PEAP
• D. SFTP

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as SSH in tunnel mode creates a secure encrypted connection for remote access. Options B and D do not provide encryption for the remote desktop session, while C pertains to a different context involving authentication rather than remote desktop access.