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What is the science of making and breaking secret codes called?
What is the science of making and breaking secret codes called?
- Cybersecurity
- Algorithmia
- Cryptography (correct)
- Steganography
In which circles did the history of cryptography start according to the text?
In which circles did the history of cryptography start according to the text?
- Scientific circles
- Diplomatic circles (correct)
- Educational circles
- Military circles
What is a series of well-defined steps used to encrypt and decrypt messages called?
What is a series of well-defined steps used to encrypt and decrypt messages called?
- Protocol
- Firewall
- Keychain
- Cipher (correct)
What is the concept used to store and transmit data so only the intended recipient can read it?
What is the concept used to store and transmit data so only the intended recipient can read it?
Before diplomatic circles, where did the history of cryptography have its origins?
Before diplomatic circles, where did the history of cryptography have its origins?
What is used in modern cryptography to make sure cyber criminals cannot easily compromise protected information?
What is used in modern cryptography to make sure cyber criminals cannot easily compromise protected information?
What is the main difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?
What is the main difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?
What type of encryption system allows any person to encrypt a message using the receiver's public key?
What type of encryption system allows any person to encrypt a message using the receiver's public key?
Which encryption method uses a pre-shared key for encrypting and decrypting data?
Which encryption method uses a pre-shared key for encrypting and decrypting data?
In asymmetric encryption, which key is kept private?
In asymmetric encryption, which key is kept private?
What is a characteristic of symmetric algorithms compared to asymmetric algorithms?
What is a characteristic of symmetric algorithms compared to asymmetric algorithms?
How do parties exchange secure messages in a public-key encryption system?
How do parties exchange secure messages in a public-key encryption system?
Which encryption standard uses a 64-bit block size and a 56-bit key?
Which encryption standard uses a 64-bit block size and a 56-bit key?
How many rounds of transformations does IDEA perform on each block?
How many rounds of transformations does IDEA perform on each block?
Which encryption algorithm was the replacement for DES?
Which encryption algorithm was the replacement for DES?
What does AES stand for?
What does AES stand for?
In asymmetric encryption, how many keys are used for encryption and decryption?
In asymmetric encryption, how many keys are used for encryption and decryption?
Which encryption standard is used by the U.S. government to protect classified information?
Which encryption standard is used by the U.S. government to protect classified information?
What is the main purpose of a VPN?
What is the main purpose of a VPN?
Which protocol suite is specifically designed to provide secure services over networks?
Which protocol suite is specifically designed to provide secure services over networks?
What does IPsec provide for remote sites in terms of data exchange?
What does IPsec provide for remote sites in terms of data exchange?
Why is data in use a growing concern for organizations?
Why is data in use a growing concern for organizations?
What is the primary goal of physical access controls?
What is the primary goal of physical access controls?
Which type of controls aim to prevent direct contact with systems?
Which type of controls aim to prevent direct contact with systems?
What type of access control restricts the actions that a subject can perform on an object?
What type of access control restricts the actions that a subject can perform on an object?
Which type of access control grants or restricts object access determined by the object's owner?
Which type of access control grants or restricts object access determined by the object's owner?
In role-based access control (RBAC), what are roles based on?
In role-based access control (RBAC), what are roles based on?
What do administrative access controls focus on?
What do administrative access controls focus on?
Which type of access control uses tools and protocols for identification, authentication, authorization, and accountability?
Which type of access control uses tools and protocols for identification, authentication, authorization, and accountability?
What aspect of access controls does discretionary access control (DAC) emphasize?
What aspect of access controls does discretionary access control (DAC) emphasize?
