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SY0-701 · Question #378

Which of the following most likely describes why a security engineer would configure all outbound emails to use S/MIME digital signatures?

The correct answer is D. To ensure non-repudiation. S/MIME digital signatures provides a way to ensure that the email has not been altered and that it genuinely comes from the sender (Non-repudiation).

Submitted by tarun92· Mar 6, 2026General security concepts

Question

Which of the following most likely describes why a security engineer would configure all outbound emails to use S/MIME digital signatures?

Options

  • ATo meet compliance standards
  • BTo increase delivery rates
  • CTo block phishing attacks
  • DTo ensure non-repudiation

How the community answered

(21 responses)
  • A
    5% (1)
  • B
    10% (2)
  • D
    86% (18)

Explanation

S/MIME digital signatures provides a way to ensure that the email has not been altered and that it genuinely comes from the sender (Non-repudiation).

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