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312-50V9 · Question #63
312-50V9 Question #63: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: Asymmetric. HTTPS relies on asymmetric (public-key) cryptography through SSL/TLS certificates to establish secure connections for encrypting sensitive data like credit card information.
Question
The network administrator for a company is setting up a website with e-commerce capabilities. Packet sniffing is a concern because credit card information will be sent electronically over the Internet. Customers visiting the site will need to encrypt the data with HTTPS. Which type of certificate is used to encrypt and decrypt the data?
Options
- AAsymmetric
- BConfidential
- CSymmetric
- DNon-confidential
Explanation
HTTPS relies on asymmetric (public-key) cryptography through SSL/TLS certificates to establish secure connections for encrypting sensitive data like credit card information.
Common mistakes.
- B. Confidential is not a recognized category of cryptographic certificate or encryption type in any standard framework.
- C. Symmetric encryption uses the same shared key for both encryption and decryption and is not what certificates implement - certificates are inherently asymmetric constructs tied to a key pair.
- D. Non-confidential is not a defined certificate or encryption classification in any cryptographic standard.
Concept tested. SSL/TLS asymmetric certificate encryption for HTTPS
Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/security/tls/tls-ssl-schannel-ssp-overview
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