Exam CS0-002 topic 1 question 84 discussion

Actual exam question from CompTIA's CS0-002

Question #: 84
Topic #: 1

Company A is in the process of merging with Company B. As part of the merger, connectivity between the ERP systems must be established so pertinent financial information can be shared between the two entities. Which of the following will establish a more automated approach to secure data transfers between the two entities?

A. Set up an FTP server that both companies can access and export the required financial data to a folder.
B. Set up a VPN between Company A and Company B, granting access only to the ERPs within the connection.
C. Set up a PKI between Company A and Company B and intermediate shared certificates between the two entities.
D. Create static NATs on each entity's firewalls that map to the ERR systems and use native ERP authentication to allow access.

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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

by Laudy at Sept. 7, 2022, 1:07 a.m.

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zecomeia_007

1 year ago

Selected Answer: B

Given the context of secure data transfers between ERPs during a merger, I recommend Option B: Set up a VPN. It provides a secure, automated connection between the two entities’ systems while limiting access to authorized ERPs.

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RobV

1 year, 7 months ago

Selected Answer: C

C. Set up a PKI between Company A and Company B and intermediate shared certificates between the two entities.

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edro

1 year, 8 months ago

They can both be automated when setup well. VPN focuses on securing a tunnel, a communication path Keys and certificates primary use case is the protection of data itself

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kyw5

1 year, 9 months ago

B. I think B and C both work but the question is asking for a more 'AUTOMATED' approach. VPN is more automated and easier to set up

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AhmedSameer

1 year, 9 months ago

I donno both A or B are correct ! what a stupid question..

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AbdallaAM

1 year, 10 months ago

Selected Answer: B

B. Set up a VPN between Company A and Company B, granting access only to the ERPs within the connection. Establishing a Virtual Private Network (VPN) between Company A and Company B would create a secure, encrypted communication channel between the two entities. Restricting access only to the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems within this secure connection minimizes the risk of unauthorized access and provides a relatively automated,

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kumax

1 year, 10 months ago

Selected Answer: C

ChatGPT: Implementing a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) between Company A and Company B, along with intermediate shared certificates, is an excellent approach to ensure secure and authenticated communication and data exchange between the two entities. Here's how this setup works and the benefits it provides:

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