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What is the primary purpose of encryption in secure communication?
What is the primary purpose of encryption in secure communication?
- Ensuring the integrity of transmitted data
- Preventing unauthorized access to sensitive data (correct)
- Verifying the identity of the sender and receiver
- Minimizing the risk of hackers stealing data
Which aspect of data protection is specifically addressed by encryption?
Which aspect of data protection is specifically addressed by encryption?
- Securing data storage in data centers
- Ensuring data backups are regularly performed
- Preventing physical theft of devices
- Safeguarding personal and sensitive data from unauthorized access (correct)
How does encryption contribute to ensuring confidentiality in data transmission?
How does encryption contribute to ensuring confidentiality in data transmission?
- Minimizing the risk of data breaches
- Preventing unauthorized alteration of data
- Converting plain text into cipher text (correct)
- Verifying the identity of the sender and receiver
Which security goal is primarily associated with encryption's role in risk mitigation?
Which security goal is primarily associated with encryption's role in risk mitigation?
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What distinguishes encryption's role in authentication from its role in confidentiality?
What distinguishes encryption's role in authentication from its role in confidentiality?
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