Practice Digital Signatures And Certificates (3) - Cryptography and Data Protection

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is the purpose of a digital signature?
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Think about its function in communication.
Question 2.
Define PKI.
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Consider how trust is established in digital communications.
3Question 3.
What is a digital signature primarily used for?
- To encrypt data
- To validate identity
- To store data
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Consider the main function of a signature.
4Question 4.
True or False: SSL Certificates are mainly used to encrypt the data.
- True
- False
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Think about what trust they establish.
Question 5.
You have received an email with a digital signature. Explain the steps you would take to verify it.
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Think of how we discussed the verification process.
Question 6.
Consider a scenario where a certificate is compromised. Describe the implications for users and the steps taken to mitigate issues.
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Focus on the importance of trust in digital communications.

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