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Question #: 706
Topic #: 1
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A security analyst needs to harden access to a network. One of the requirements is to authenticate users with smart cards. Which of the following should the analyst enable to best meet this requirement?

  • A. CHAP
  • B. PEAP
  • C. MS-CHAPv2
  • D. EAP-TLS
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Suggested Answer: D 🗳️

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DarexTech100
Highly Voted 1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: D
D. EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol - Transport Layer Security) EAP-TLS is a strong and secure authentication method that involves the use of digital certificates, typically stored on smart cards, for user authentication. It requires the user to present a valid certificate, which is verified by the authentication server, providing a high level of security.
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BlackSpider
Highly Voted 1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: D
To authenticate users with smart cards, the best option for the security analyst to enable would be: D. EAP-TLS EAP-TLS (Extensible Authentication Protocol-Transport Layer Security) is a protocol that uses certificates (such as those stored on smart cards) for authentication. Both the client and the server must have certificates, and they will mutually authenticate each other based on these certificates.
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khamva
Most Recent 1 year, 4 months ago
Selected Answer: D
PEAP is replaced by EAP-TLS. EAP-TLS involves enrolling and installing a digital certificate. It eliminate credentials (passwordless) usage in organization’s network authentication and increases security.
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