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Which encryption type is recommended for configuring secret passwords on Cisco devices?
Which encryption type is recommended for configuring secret passwords on Cisco devices?
- SHA type 8
- md5 algorithm-type
- PBKDF2 with SHA-256 hashing
- Type 9 scrypt encryption (correct)
What hashing algorithm does type 8 encryption on Cisco devices use?
What hashing algorithm does type 8 encryption on Cisco devices use?
- scrypt
- SHA-1
- MD5
- SHA-256 (correct)
What is the purpose of using the 'username name algorithm-type' command in Cisco device configurations?
What is the purpose of using the 'username name algorithm-type' command in Cisco device configurations?
- Generating SSH keys
- Specifying encryption type for passwords (correct)
- Configuring unique device hostname
- Selecting IP domain name
Which step is not part of configuring a Cisco device to support SSH from the given list?
Which step is not part of configuring a Cisco device to support SSH from the given list?
What does the 'enable secret' command do in Cisco device configurations?
What does the 'enable secret' command do in Cisco device configurations?
What is the purpose of an edge router in a company's network?
What is the purpose of an edge router in a company's network?
What should be avoided when creating passphrases?
What should be avoided when creating passphrases?
In what scenario is the Defense-in-Depth approach to edge router security used?
In what scenario is the Defense-in-Depth approach to edge router security used?
What makes a password weak?
What makes a password weak?
Which of the following is a strong password?
Which of the following is a strong password?
Why is it important to maintain physical security in router configuration?
Why is it important to maintain physical security in router configuration?
What is the primary function of a UPS or diesel backup power generator in router security?
What is the primary function of a UPS or diesel backup power generator in router security?
How can strong passwords be more useful?
How can strong passwords be more useful?
What is the best practice for managing passwords?
What is the best practice for managing passwords?
How does the DMZ setup provide additional security in a network?
How does the DMZ setup provide additional security in a network?
Why is it recommended to use the latest stable version of OS that meets router specifications?
Why is it recommended to use the latest stable version of OS that meets router specifications?
What action should be taken to help ensure passwords remain secret on network devices?
What action should be taken to help ensure passwords remain secret on network devices?
What command is used to encrypt all plaintext passwords on a Cisco router?
What command is used to encrypt all plaintext passwords on a Cisco router?
What does the command 'service password-encryption' do on a Cisco router?
What does the command 'service password-encryption' do on a Cisco router?
Why should 'service password-encryption' not be used with the intention of protecting config files from serious attacks?
Why should 'service password-encryption' not be used with the intention of protecting config files from serious attacks?
What information is revealed by the command 'show running-config' in Cisco devices?
What information is revealed by the command 'show running-config' in Cisco devices?
What are the potential consequences of protocol spoofing in routing systems?
What are the potential consequences of protocol spoofing in routing systems?
Why is MD5 authentication now considered vulnerable for OSPF routing protocol?
Why is MD5 authentication now considered vulnerable for OSPF routing protocol?
In which Cisco IOS release was support added for OSPF SHA authentication?
In which Cisco IOS release was support added for OSPF SHA authentication?
What is the purpose of using OSPF SHA authentication instead of MD5?
What is the purpose of using OSPF SHA authentication instead of MD5?
What are the three areas of router security mentioned in the text?
What are the three areas of router security mentioned in the text?
What feature allows devices to send log messages of chosen severity to a specific destination?
What feature allows devices to send log messages of chosen severity to a specific destination?
