Which of the following is a version of netcat with integrated transport encryption capabilities?

A.
Nikto

B.
Cryptcat

C.
Encat

D.
Socat

Explanation:
Cryptcat is a version of netcat with integrated transport encryption capabilities. It is a simple Unix utility that reads and writes data across the network while encrypting the data being transmitted. Cryptcat uses both TCP and UDP. Cryptcat is designed to be a reliable “back-end” tool that can be used directly or easily driven by other programs and scripts.

Answer option A is incorrect. Nikto is not a version of Netcat. Nikto is an open-source Web server scanner that tests Web servers for dangerous files/CGIs, outdated server software and other problems, it performs generic and server-type specific checks. It also captures and prints any cookies received. It can work in both Linux and Windows environments. Nikto performs comprehensive tests against web servers for multiple items, including over 6100 potentially dangerous files/CGIs.

Answer option D is incorrect. Socat is a more complex cousin of netcat. It is larger and more flexible and also has more options that must be configured for a given task. Answer option C is incorrect. Encat is not a version of Netcat.