SSCP Question #603: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

Question

Which of the following keys has the SHORTEST lifespan?

Options

• ASecret key
• BPublic key
• CSession key
• DPrivate key

Explanation

As session key is a symmetric key that is used to encrypt messages between two users. A session key is only good for one communication session between users. For example , If Tanya has a symmetric key that she uses to encrypt messages between Lance and herself all the time , then this symmetric key would not be regenerated or changed. They would use the same key every time they communicated using encryption. However , using the same key repeatedly increases the chances of the key being captured and the secure communication being compromised. If , on the other hand , a new symmetric key were generated each time Lance and Tanya wanted to communicate , it would be used only during their dialog and then destroyed. if they wanted to communicate and hour later , a new session key would be created and shared. The other answers are not correct because : Public Key can be known to anyone. Private Key must be known and used only by the owner. Secret Keys are also called as Symmetric Keys, because this type of encryption relies on each user to keep the key a secret and properly protected.

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