CompTIA Network+ (N10-007) — Question 590

A recent audit found that passwords are being sent in a cleartext manner during CLI authentication. The network team has been tasked to manage all network devices using secure methods. Which of the following will the network team MOST likely enable on the network devices?

Answer options

• A. SSH
• B. SFTP
• C. HTTPS
• D. SNMP

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, SSH, which provides a secure channel for remote administration and prevents passwords from being sent in cleartext. While SFTP and HTTPS are secure protocols, they are not primarily used for CLI authentication management. SNMP is used for monitoring and management but does not secure CLI access.