Digital Signatures and Cryptography

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What is the primary purpose of digital signatures?

To authenticate the sender and ensure message integrity

What is the benefit of digital signatures in terms of sender accountability?

The sender cannot later deny their involvement in creating the message

Which of the following is NOT a digital signature algorithm?

AES

What is the primary purpose of a digital certificate?

To verify the identity of an entity

What is the relationship between digital certificates and public-key cryptography?

Digital certificates are a component of public-key cryptography

What is the benefit of digital signatures in terms of message integrity?

The message cannot be altered in transit without detection

What is the primary goal of a honey pot?

To distract attackers from sensitive data and track their activities

What is the purpose of installing monitoring software on a honey pot server?

To detect when an attacker gains access to the server

What is the primary function of a firewall?

To monitor and control network traffic

Why are commercial honey pot solutions popular?

They are quite easy to set up

What is an important aspect of firewalls in enhancing security?

They prevent unauthorized access to a network

What is a key benefit of using a honey pot?

It gives time to track attackers and protect sensitive data

What is the primary purpose of Intellectual Property Rights?

To protect the creator's work from misuse or unauthorized use

How long are Intellectual Property Rights issued for?

For a limited period of time

What is an example of a type of Intellectual Property Right?

Trademark

What was the main purpose of Section 66A?

To arrest individuals for posting offensive content on social media

What is the main benefit of Intellectual Property Rights?

To protect the creator's work and provide benefits

What was the penalty for violating Section 66A?

Up to 3 years' imprisonment with fine

What is the scope of Intellectual Property Rights?

Covers a wide range of creative fields

What was the main difference between Section 66A and Section 69A?

Section 66A dealt with offensive content, while Section 69A dealt with national security

What was the reasoning of the Supreme Court regarding Section 69A?

National security is above individual privacy

Why are Intellectual Property Rights important?

To protect creators and inventors from misuse of their work

What was the purpose of Section 69A?

To intercept digital communications for national security purposes

What was the consequence of violating Section 69A?

Blockage of the offending website

What is the primary concern that understanding and navigating copyright in the digital medium addresses?

Respecting and protecting intellectual property rights

Which act governs the copyright laws in India?

Copyright Act, 1957

What is the general duration of copyright protection in India?

The lifetime of the author plus 60 years

What type of works are covered under copyright protection in India?

A wide range of works, including books, computer programs, and sound recordings

What rights does the copyright owner have?

Exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, perform, and display the work

What is an exception to copyright protection in India?

Fair dealing for purposes like research, private study, criticism, review, or news reporting

Learn about the benefits of digital signatures, including authentication, integrity, and non-repudiation. Understand how hashing functions and asymmetric cryptography are used to create digital signatures. Test your knowledge with this quiz!

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