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FCP_FML_AD-7.4 · Question #46
When the domain keys identified mail (DKIM) feature is used, where is the public key stored?
The correct answer is A. The public key is stored in a DNS server as a TXT record. DKIM uses a public key published in DNS as a TXT record so receiving servers can verify message signatures.
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Question
When the domain keys identified mail (DKIM) feature is used, where is the public key stored?
Options
- AThe public key is stored in a DNS server as a TXT record
- BThe public key is distributed during the SMTP session establishment
- CThe public key is stored in the local FortiMail flash memory
- DThe public key is stored in a DNS server as a PTR record
How the community answered
(24 responses)- A96% (23)
- C4% (1)
Explanation
DKIM uses a public key published in DNS as a TXT record so receiving servers can verify message signatures.
Topics
#DKIM#DNS TXT record#public key#email authentication
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