LDAPS is the secure version of which protocol?

LDAPS is the secure version of which protocol?

• A. Lightweight Directory Access Protocol
• B. Simple Network Management Protocol
• C. Session Initiation Protocol
• D. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Answer: (A)

LDAPS is the secure version of LDAP, the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. LDAP is used to access and manage directory services such as user accounts, groups, and permissions over a network. LDAPS adds encryption by running LDAP over SSL/TLS, protecting credentials and directory data in transit. By default, LDAPS uses port 636, while standard LDAP can operate on 389 and can be secured with StartTLS. The other options refer to different protocols with distinct purposes (network management, signaling, and IP address configuration), and LDAPS is not a secure version of those.

LDAPS is the secure version of LDAP, the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. LDAP is used to access and manage directory services such as user accounts, groups, and permissions over a network. LDAPS adds encryption by running LDAP over SSL/TLS, protecting credentials and directory data in transit. By default, LDAPS uses port 636, while standard LDAP can operate on 389 and can be secured with StartTLS. The other options refer to different protocols with distinct purposes (network management, signaling, and IP address configuration), and LDAPS is not a secure version of those.