A network engineer needs to enable device monitoring using authentication and encryption. Which of the following protocols offers this option?
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
SNMPv3 is a protocol that offers device monitoring using authentication and encryption. SNMP stands for Simple Network Management Protocol, and it is a standard way of collecting and organizing information about network devices, such as routers, switches, servers, printers, and so on. SNMPv3 is the latest version of SNMP, and it provides enhanced security features, such as data integrity, data origin authentication, data confidentiality, and access control. SNMPv3 can use different algorithms to encrypt and authenticate the communication between the network management system and the network devices12.
References:
Network Monitoring Tools - CompTIA Network+ N10-006 - 2.12
CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Certification Exam Objectives, page 93