What is it called when a customer managed key is combined with a Snowflake managed key to create a composite key for encryption?

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• AHierarchical key model
• BClient-side encryption
• CTri-secret secure encryption
• DKey pair authentication

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• B
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• C
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• D
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Explanation

Tri-secret secure encryption is a security model employed by Snowflake that involves combining a customer-managed key with a Snowflake-managed key to create a composite key for encrypting data. This model enhances data security by requiring both the customer-managed key and the Snowflake-managed key to decrypt data, thus ensuring that neither party can access the data independently. It represents a balanced approach to key management, leveraging both customer control and Snowflake's managed services for robust data encryption.

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