CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 131

A company was recently audited by a third party. The audit revealed the company's network devices were transferring files in the clear. Which of the following protocols should the company use to transfer files?

Answer options

• A. HTTPS
• B. LDAPS
• C. SCP
• D. SNMPv3

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, SCP, as it provides secure file transfer capabilities by using SSH for encryption. HTTPS is used for secure web communication, LDAPS is for secure LDAP directory access, and SNMPv3 enhances network management security, but none are specifically designed for file transfer like SCP.