Diane has to brief her CIO on the best product and protocol to use for thecompanys centralized remote access control technology. Which of the following aretrue statements pertaining to the more appropriate use of TACACS+ versus RADIUS?
A.
TACACS+ is best if an environment only needs simplistic username/passwordauthentication and RADIUS is better for environments that require more complex andtighter control.
B.
TACACS+ has replaced RADIUS and RADIUS is being phased out.
C.
RADIUS is best if an environment only needs simplistic username/passwordauthentication and TACACS+ is better for environments that require more complex andtighter control.
D.
TACACS+ allows for a peer to peer relationship between the client and server,and RADIUS works in a purely client/server model.
Explanation:
RADIUS is the appropriate protocol when simplistic username/password authenticationcan take place and users only need an "accept" or "deny" forobtaining access, as in ISPs. TACACS+ is the better choice for environments thatrequire more sophisticated authentication steps and tighter control over morecomplex authorization activities, as in corporate networks.