Encryption Essentials
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What is the main challenge with Symmetric Secret Key Encryption?

  • Securely sharing the secret key between sender and receiver (correct)
  • Ensuring the authenticity of the encrypted data
  • Generating the secret key for encryption and decryption
  • Maintaining the speed and efficiency of data transfer
  • What is the primary function of the public key in Public Key Encryption (PKI)?

  • Used for key distribution
  • Used for both encryption and decryption
  • Used for encryption (correct)
  • Used for decryption
  • What problem does Public Key Encryption (PKI) solve in comparison to symmetric encryption?

  • Key distribution problem (correct)
  • Data transfer speed
  • Efficiency of encryption
  • Data encryption at rest
  • Where is the public key typically included in SSL/TLS communication?

    <p>In an SSL/TLS certificate issued by a Certificate Authority (CA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of SSL/TLS certificates in secure communication?

    <p>Confirming the authenticity of the server</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between Symmetric Cryptography and Public Key Encryption (PKI)?

    <p>Symmetric Cryptography uses the same key for both encryption and decryption, while PKI uses different keys for encryption and decryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main benefit of Public Key Encryption (PKI) over Symmetric Cryptography?

    <p>PKI enables secure communication without a pre-shared secret</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the public key typically included in SSL/TLS communication?

    <p>In an SSL/TLS certificate issued by a Certificate Authority (CA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problem does Symmetric Secret Key Encryption face in securely sharing the secret key between sender and receiver?

    <p>The challenge of securely sharing the secret key between the sender and receiver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of SSL/TLS certificates in secure communication?

    <p>Confirming the authenticity of the server and preventing Man-in-the-Middle (MITM) Attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

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