While reviewing pcap data, a network security analyst is able to locate plaintext usernames and passwords being sent from workstations to network switches. Which of the following is the security analyst MOST likely observing?
Telnet is a network protocol that allows for remote terminal access and management of network devices. It is an older and less secure protocol compared to SSH (Secure Shell), which is commonly used for secure remote access. Telnet transmits data, including usernames and passwords, in plaintext, making it vulnerable to interception and eavesdropping.
In a Telnet session, when a user enters their credentials (username and password), the information is sent in clear text over the network. This means that anyone with access to the network traffic can easily capture and read the transmitted data, including the usernames and passwords.
Therefore, if the security analyst is able to locate plaintext usernames and passwords being sent from workstations to network switches in the pcap data, it is highly likely that they are observing a Telnet session.
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