A technician logs onto a system using Telnet because SSH is unavailable. SSH is enabled on the target device, and access is allowed from all subnets. The technician discovers a critical step was missed. Which of the following would allow SSH to function properly?
A) Perform file hashing
B) Generate new keys
C) Update firmware
D) Change default credentials

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

SSH requires key pairs for secure communication. Generating new keys can resolve issues if the existing keys are missing or corrupted.

A Technician Logs onto a System Using Telnet Because SSH