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XK0-006 · Question #8
Which of the following cryptographic functions ensures a hard drive is encrypted when not in use?
The correct answer is B. LUKS. LUKS (Linux Unified Key Setup) provides full-disk encryption, ensuring that the data on a hard drive is protected and unreadable when the system is powered off or the drive is not in use.
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Question
Which of the following cryptographic functions ensures a hard drive is encrypted when not in use?
Options
- AGPG
- BLUKS
- CPKI certificates
- DOpenSSL
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Explanation
LUKS (Linux Unified Key Setup) provides full-disk encryption, ensuring that the data on a hard drive is protected and unreadable when the system is powered off or the drive is not in use.
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#LUKS#disk encryption#encryption at rest#full disk encryption
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