CV0-002 · Question #170
Which of the following technologies allows for the secure exchange of encryption keys within an internal network?
The correct answer is C. Diffie-Hellman. Diffie-Hellman is a cryptographic protocol specifically designed to allow two parties to securely exchange encryption keys over an insecure communication channel.
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Which of the following technologies allows for the secure exchange of encryption keys within an internal network?
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- AAES
- BRC4
- CDiffie-Hellman
- D3DES
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Why each option
Diffie-Hellman is a cryptographic protocol specifically designed to allow two parties to securely exchange encryption keys over an insecure communication channel.
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is a symmetric-key block cipher used for encrypting data, not for exchanging encryption keys.
RC4 is a symmetric-key stream cipher used for encrypting data, not for exchanging encryption keys, and is considered insecure for many modern applications.
Diffie-Hellman (DH) is a key-exchange algorithm that enables two parties to establish a shared secret key over an insecure communication channel without any prior shared secrets. This shared secret key can then be used to encrypt subsequent data transmissions using a symmetric-key algorithm, thereby securing the communication within an internal network.
3DES (Triple Data Encryption Standard) is a symmetric-key block cipher used for encrypting data, an older and slower alternative to AES, and not designed for key exchange.
Concept tested: Cryptographic key exchange protocols
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/secauthn/diffie-hellman-key-exchange-algorithm
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