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What type of encryption uses a secret key to scramble data into gibberish?
What type of encryption uses a secret key to scramble data into gibberish?
- Hardware-based Encryption
- Whole Disk Encryption
- Asymmetric Cryptography
- Symmetric Cryptography (correct)
Which encryption type allows you to publish a public key derived from a private key?
Which encryption type allows you to publish a public key derived from a private key?
- Hardware-based Encryption
- Asymmetric Cryptography (correct)
- Symmetric Cryptography
- Whole Disk Encryption
Which encryption technology protects data on devices when they are lost or stolen?
Which encryption technology protects data on devices when they are lost or stolen?
- Hardware-based Encryption
- Asymmetric Cryptography
- Whole Disk Encryption (correct)
- Symmetric Cryptography
In asymmetric cryptography, what type of functions are used that are easy to compute in one direction but difficult in reverse?
In asymmetric cryptography, what type of functions are used that are easy to compute in one direction but difficult in reverse?
What type of encryption uses a shared secret key to unlock scrambled data?
What type of encryption uses a shared secret key to unlock scrambled data?
What is the main advantage of using large cryptographically generated passwords?
What is the main advantage of using large cryptographically generated passwords?
How does quantum cryptography transmit a secret key or password?
How does quantum cryptography transmit a secret key or password?
Which encryption algorithm uses a 56-bit key and breaks text into 64-bit blocks for encryption?
Which encryption algorithm uses a 56-bit key and breaks text into 64-bit blocks for encryption?
What is a strength of private keys in cryptography?
What is a strength of private keys in cryptography?
Why is symmetrical cryptography considered secure?
Why is symmetrical cryptography considered secure?
What makes large cryptographically generated passwords more powerful than typical passwords?
What makes large cryptographically generated passwords more powerful than typical passwords?
What type of cryptography uses the same key for both encryption and decryption?
What type of cryptography uses the same key for both encryption and decryption?
Which form of cryptography uses a pair of keys, one public and one private?
Which form of cryptography uses a pair of keys, one public and one private?
What is a common goal of malware attacks?
What is a common goal of malware attacks?
Which term refers to the process of converting plaintext into ciphertext to secure data?
Which term refers to the process of converting plaintext into ciphertext to secure data?
In asymmetric cryptography, what is the role of the private key?
In asymmetric cryptography, what is the role of the private key?
What is a primary purpose of using encryption algorithms?
What is a primary purpose of using encryption algorithms?
