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Networking Fundamentals · Intermediate

SNMPv3

The secure version of SNMP, providing user-based authentication, message integrity and encryption.

Definition

SNMPv3 security levels are noAuthNoPriv, authNoPriv and authPriv, with authPriv providing both authentication (SHA) and encryption (AES).

Example

snmp-server group ADMINS v3 priv configures an SNMPv3 group requiring encryption.

Exam tip

Only SNMPv3 offers encryption; authPriv is the most secure level.

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