Security Tools Part 4 (Shells and Scripts)

Question 1

What utility creates an encrypted tunnel to support encrypted data transfer between two computers for secure logins, file transfers, or general purpose connections?

Answer 1

SSH (Secure Shell)

Question 2

What Microsoft task automation and config management framework, consists of a command-line shell and associated scripting language?

Answer 2

PowerShell

Note: You will use this a lot if you work in a Windows environment

Question 3

What interpreted, high-level, general-purpose programming language is used a lot in Linux for creating scripts or programs for vulnerability scans?

Answer 3

Python

Note: Easy to learn, recommended to learn for security analysts

Question 4

What software library is designed for applications, to secure communications from eavesdropping?

Answer 4

OpenSSL