Fill in the blank with the appropriate term. A _____________ is a technique to authenticate digital documents by using computer cryptography. Answer: signature

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Options

• AHIDS
• BHIPS
• CDMZ
• DNIDS

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  2% (1)
• C
  2% (1)
• D
  94% (47)

Explanation

There appears to be an error in this question. The listed correct answer of D (NIDS) does not match the question stem - a digital signature is what authenticates digital documents via cryptography, and none of the four choices represent that concept.

Here's what each option actually means, for context:

• A. HIDS - Host-based Intrusion Detection System; monitors a single host for suspicious activity
• B. HIPS - Host-based Intrusion Prevention System; like HIDS but actively blocks threats
• C. DMZ - Demilitarized Zone; a network segment that separates internal networks from untrusted external ones
• D. NIDS - Network Intrusion Detection System; monitors network traffic for suspicious patterns

None of these involve authenticating documents through cryptography. The correct fill-in answer given in the question itself ("signature") is the right concept - a digital signature uses asymmetric cryptography to verify the authenticity and integrity of a document.

Recommendation: Double-check the source of this question. It looks like the multiple-choice options may belong to a different question that was accidentally paired with this stem. You should flag it to your instructor or exam prep provider.

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