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File transfer protocol

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Transfer of computer files between a client and server

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What ports does FTP use ?

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20 for data transfers
21 for control (commands and responses)

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What does FTP allow users to do ?

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Upload, download, delete, and manage files on a remote server without encrypting its traffic

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Secure file transfer protocol

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Extension of SSH to provide a secure method for transferring files

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What port does SFTP use ?

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Port 22

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Telnet

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Text-oriented communication facility using a virtual terminal connection

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Which port does telnet use ?

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Port 23

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What is telnet known for ?

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Being insecure since it transmits data in plaintext

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Secure shell

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Provide a secure channel over an unsecured network

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When is SSH recommended ?

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When connecting to servers,switches, and routers

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What does SSH support?

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Secure logging in, file transfers, and port forwarding

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What does SSH encrypt ?

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All traffic including passwords

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What does SSH replace ?

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FTP and telnet

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What are two traits of DNS ?

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Hierarchical and decentralized naming system

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What port does DNS use ?

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Port 53

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What port does SSH use ?

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Port 22

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Through what protocols can DNS be sent ?

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Via TCP or UDP protocols

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What does DNS do ?

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Translates more readily memorized domain names to the numerical IP addresses

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Dynamic host configuration protocol

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Automatically assigns an IP address

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Which ports does DHCP use ?

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UDP 67 (server)
UDP 68 (client)

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What can DHCP provide IP addresses?

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Automatic and centralized management of IP addressing

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What does DHCP allow devices to do ?

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Obtain IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateways, and DNS server information without manual configuration

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Trivial file transfer protocol

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FTP with no authentication

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What port does TFTP use ?

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Port 69

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What is TFTP typically used for ?
Transferring boot files or configurations to devices in a local network
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Where is TFTP generally used ?
In controlled environments
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Hypertext Transfer protocol
Provides a standard for web browsers and servers to communicate
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Which port does HTTP use ?
Port 80
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What does HTTP transfer ?
Hypermedia documents (HTML)
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What is HTTP considered ?
A stateless protocol where each command is executed independently
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HTTPS/TLS
HTTPS when using TLS enhances security further compared to SSL
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What is the port for HTTPS ?
443
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What does the 443 port provide when web browsing ?
Secure web browsing by encrypting the data and ensuring the integrity and security of the data transmitted
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Transport Layer Security
Standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between web serves and browsers
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Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
Email transmission across the internet
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What is SMTP primarily for, and what port does it use ?
Uses port 25 to primarily send emails from an email client to an email server or between servers
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SMTP over TLS (SMTPS)
SMTP secure email transmission over TLS
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What port and protocol does SMTPS use ?
TCP port 587
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Where does post office protocol v3 retrieve emails from ?
Retrieves email from a remote server
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What situations is POP3 designed for ?
Client access the mail server infrequently or needs to operate online
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POP3 over SSL
Encrypted alternative used for securely retrieving email from a remote server
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Why is IMAP preferred over POP3 ?
Provides synchronization across all devices by multiple clients
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IMAP over SSL
Protects the transmission of email data and credentials against interception
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Network Time Protocol
Synchronized the clocks of computers over a network
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What port does POP3 use ?
Port 110
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Which port is used for the secure version of POP3 (POP3 over SSL) ?
Port 995
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Which protocol and port does NTP use ?
UDP port 123
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What is NTP designed to do ?
Mitigate variable network latency
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Simple Network Management Protocol
Manages devices on IP networks
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On which ports does SNMP operate ?
UDP 161 for sending commands from a management station to the network devices UDP 162 for receiving
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What does SNMP help network admins with ?
Manage network performance, find and solve problems, and plan for growth
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Which version of SNMP is secure and encrypted ?
Only v3
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Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
Access and maintain distributed directory information services
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What port does LDAP use ?
TCP/UDP port 389
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What does LDAP provide when working with directories ?
Mechanism for connecting to, searching, and modifying internet directories
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LDAP over SSL (LDAPS)
Securing directory services, queries, and mods
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Which protocol and port does LDAPS use ?
TCP port 636
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Server Message Block
Network file sharing and requesting services from server programs
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Which port and protocol does SMB use ?
TCP port 445
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Is SMB used on a local network? What is it referred as?
Yes, inter-process communication
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Syslog
Message logging to track and record system messages
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What aspects makes Syslog crucial for networks?
System monitoring, troubleshooting, and security auditing
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Which transport protocols can be used for Syslog ? What port is typically used ?
UDP (typically port 514), TCP, TLS/SSL
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SQL server
Relational database management system developed by Microsoft
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Which port is essential for SQL ? What transport protocol does it use ?
TCP port 1433
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Remote Desktop Protocol
Enables remote connections primarily running Windows OS
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Which port and protocol does RDP use ?
TCP port 3389
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How is RDP used ?
For encrypted remote admin, remote work, IT support, and secure access to remote desktops and applications
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Session initiation protocol
Signaling protocol used for initiating, modifying, maintaining, and terminating real-time sessions of video, voice, messaging, and other communications
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Which layer does SIP operate ?
Application layer
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Which protocols and ports does SIP use ?
TCP and UDP either port 5060 or 5061 over TLS
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Is SIP fundamental for VoIP ?
Yes, enabling the establishment of call sessions and multimedia distribution
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Internet control message protocol
Send diagnostic or control messages between network devices to manage and troubleshoot networks
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Why is ICMP utilized ?
Error reporting
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Where does ICMP operate? What does it provide?
On top of IP, providing feedback without carrying application data
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TCP
Connection-oriented provides reliable, ordered, and error-checked delivery
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How many bytes of overhead does TCP use ?
24-60 bytes
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Five methods TCP ensures packet transmission ?
Acknowledgment, retransmission, windowing, flow control mechanisms, and sequence numbers
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Connectionless-communication
Sending data between devices without establishing a dedicated connection
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Connect-oriented
Requires a connection to be established before data is exchanged
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How to choose between TCP and UDP
Depends on the applications requirements
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TCP 3-way handshake
SYN,SYN-ACK, ACK
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UDP
Doesn't need to establish a prior connection providing speed but less reliability
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How much overheard does UDP use ?
8 bytes
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What are some UDP applications ?
Streaming audio and video or gaming
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Generic routing encapsulation
Tunneling protocol that can encapsulate a wide variety of network layer protocol packets inside IP tunnels
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What does GRE create ?
A virtual point-to-point link
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Where is GRE commonly used ?
VPNs and carrying network Protocols across networks that do not natively support them
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IPSec
Designed to secure IP communications by authenticating and encrypting each IP packet in a data stream
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Where is IPSec used ?
In securing internet communications and establishing VPNs
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Two modes of IPSec ?
Transport and tunnel mode
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Transport mode
Encrypts the payload of each packet but leaves the header untouched
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Tunnel mode IPSec. Where is it also used ?
Encrypts the payload and the header. Is used for VPNs
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Authentication Header
Component of IPSec used for authentication, integrity, and nonrepudiation through digital signatures
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What does Encapsulating Security Payload provide ?
Adds encryption to ensure confidentiality of the data being transmitted

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