Practice Key Management And Keystores (14.6) - Security in Java (Cryptography & Access Control)

Practice: Key Management and KeyStores

Lesson 14.6Security in Java (Cryptography & Access Control)

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Question 1.
What is a KeyStore?
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Consider what it means to securely store important data.
Question 2.
Name one type of KeyStore.
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What is the Java KeyStore format called?
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of a KeyStore?
- To store cryptographic algorithms
- To store cryptographic keys
- To encrypt data
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What does a KeyStore protect?
4Question 4.
Can a KeyStore be loaded without a password?
- True
- False
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What have we said about securing access to the KeyStore?
Question 5.
Design a Java application feature that utilizes a KeyStore to encrypt and store user credentials securely. Outline the steps required and include code snippets to demonstrate functionality.
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Consider how you will handle the creation and retrieval of the KeyStore.
Question 6.
Investigate the differences between JKS and PKCS12 KeyStores. Create a table comparing their features and when to use each type.
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Think about what scenarios one format might be favored over another.

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