SSCP · Question #1153
Which of the following is NOT and encryption algorithm?
The correct answer is C. SSL. SSL is a protocol used for secure communication over a network, whereas DES, 3DES, MD5, and SHA-1 are cryptographic algorithms.
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Which of the following is NOT and encryption algorithm?
Options
- ADES
- B3DES
- CSSL
- DMD5
- ESHA-1
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- C88% (29)
- D6% (2)
- E3% (1)
Why each option
SSL is a protocol used for secure communication over a network, whereas DES, 3DES, MD5, and SHA-1 are cryptographic algorithms.
DES (Data Encryption Standard) is a symmetric-key encryption algorithm.
3DES (Triple DES) is a symmetric-key encryption algorithm that applies DES three times to each data block.
SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is a deprecated cryptographic protocol designed to provide secure communication over a computer network, utilizing various underlying encryption, hashing, and key exchange algorithms. It is not an encryption algorithm itself but rather a framework that employs such algorithms.
MD5 (Message-Digest Algorithm 5) is a widely used cryptographic hash function, which is a type of cryptographic algorithm used for data integrity verification, not encryption.
SHA-1 (Secure Hash Algorithm 1) is a cryptographic hash function, similar to MD5, used for data integrity and digital signatures.
Concept tested: Cryptographic algorithms vs. protocols
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/secauthn/sspi-architecture
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