GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) — Question 168

What version of Windows natively supports SMB encryption?

Answer options

• A. Windows 8
• B. Windows Server 2008
• C. Windows 7
• D. Windows Server 2003

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Windows Server 2008 is the first version to provide native support for SMB encryption, enhancing security for file sharing. The other options, such as Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows Server 2003, do not offer this feature natively, thus making them incorrect choices.