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Secure Protocols for Distributing Reports to Remote Managers

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A manager wants to distribute a report to several other managers within the company.

Some of them reside in remote locations that are not connected to the domain but have a local server.

Because there is sensitive data within the report and the size of the report is beyond the limit of the email attachment size, emailing the report is not an option.

Which of the following protocols should be implemented to distribute the report securely? (Choose three.)

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The three protocols that should be implemented to distribute the report securely are FTPS, HTTPS, and SSH.

FTPS (File Transfer Protocol Secure) is an extension of FTP that adds support for Transport Layer Security (TLS) or Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) cryptographic protocols. It encrypts data in transit, ensuring the confidentiality of the sensitive data being transferred. It is a good option when transferring large files and can be used to transfer files to remote servers.

HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) is the secure version of HTTP and uses encryption to protect data in transit. It is commonly used for secure online transactions and communication, and can be used to securely transfer files or documents between remote locations.

SSH (Secure Shell) is a protocol used for secure remote access and file transfers over an unsecured network. It encrypts all data transmitted between the client and the server, providing confidentiality and integrity. It can be used to securely transfer files between remote locations that have a local server.

S/MIME (Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) is a protocol used for securing email messages, but in this scenario, it is not useful since the report is too large to be emailed.

SNMPv3 (Simple Network Management Protocol version 3) is a protocol used for managing and monitoring network devices, but it does not provide secure file transfers.

SRTP (Secure Real-time Transport Protocol) is a protocol used for securing VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) communication, but it is not suitable for file transfers.

LDAPS (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol Secure) is a protocol used for secure LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) communication, but it is not suitable for file transfers.

In summary, the most appropriate protocols to distribute the report securely would be FTPS, HTTPS, and SSH.