Question

Connection authentication is offered for ensuring that the remote host has the likely Internet Protocol (IP) ___________ & _________

(a) address, name

(b) address, location

(c) network, name

(d) network, location

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This interesting question is from Network Models topic in division Understanding Network Models for Security of Cyber Security

Answer 1

The correct choice is (a) address, name

For explanation: Connection authentication is offered for ensuring that the remote host has the likely Internet Protocol (IP)’s address & name. This avoids a remote host to masquerade as an added remote host.