Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) — Question 81

Which of the following protects a password from eavesdroppers and supports the encryption of communication?

Answer options

• A. Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP)
• B. Challenge Handshake Identification Protocol (CHIP)
• C. Challenge Handshake Encryption Protocol (CHEP)
• D. Challenge Handshake Substitution Protocol (CHSP) A

Correct answer:

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP), as it is designed to protect passwords during transmission and supports encrypted communication channels. The other options, B, C, and D, do not represent established protocols used for this purpose and are not recognized standards in network security.