CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 784

A security administrator has written a script that will automatically upload binary and text-based configuration files onto a remote server using a scheduled task.
The configuration files contain sensitive information.
Which of the following should the administrator use? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. TOPT
• B. SCP
• C. FTP over a non-standard pot
• D. SRTP
• E. Certificate-based authentication
• F. SNMPv3

Correct answer: C, E

Explanation

Using FTP over a non-standard port (C) can help obscure the traffic from casual observers, but it does not encrypt the data, making it less secure for sensitive information. On the other hand, certificate-based authentication (E) adds a layer of security by ensuring that only authorized users can access the files, which is crucial when dealing with sensitive data.