LDAP over SSL (LDAPS) uses port 636 to provide secure, encrypted authentication for directory services.
Breakdown of Options:
A. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) – Uses port 25, not 636.
B. Syslog – Uses port 514 (UDP), not 636.
C. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) – Uses port 69 (UDP), not 636.
D. LDAPS (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol Secure) – ✅ Correct answer. Uses port 636 for secure directory authentication.
[Reference:, CompTIA Network+ (N10-009) Official Study Guide – Domain 3.1: Compare and contrast network protocols., RFC 4511: Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), , , , , , , , , ]
Submit