CISSP – Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP) — Question 10

Which of the following protocols is used to establish a secure terminal to a remote network device

Answer options

• A. WEP
• B. SMTP
• C. SSH
• D. IPSec

Correct answer: C

Explanation

SSH (Secure Shell) is the correct answer as it is specifically designed for secure remote terminal access to network devices. WEP is a wireless security protocol that is outdated, SMTP is used for email transmission, and IPSec is a suite for securing IP communications but not specifically for terminal access.