SSCP · Question #787
Which of the following elements of telecommunications is not used in assuring confidentiality?
The correct answer is D. Passwords. Passwords are primarily an authentication mechanism - they verify identity (who you are) but do not directly assure confidentiality of data in transit. Confidentiality on a network is achieved through: network security protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL, IPSec) that encrypt traffic, data…
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- ANetwork security protocols
- BNetwork authentication services
- CData encryption services
- DPasswords
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(27 responses)- B4% (1)
- C4% (1)
- D93% (25)
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Passwords are primarily an authentication mechanism - they verify identity (who you are) but do not directly assure confidentiality of data in transit. Confidentiality on a network is achieved through: network security protocols (e.g., TLS/SSL, IPSec) that encrypt traffic, data encryption services that render data unreadable to unauthorized parties, and network authentication services that ensure only authorized parties can establish sessions. A password might gate access to a system, but once data is on the wire, a password alone does nothing to prevent interception or eavesdropping. Encryption is the primary tool for confidentiality.
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