Practice Tools/concepts (4.2) - Cryptography and Data Protection

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Question 1.
What are the stages of the key lifecycle?
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Remember the acronym GDSRRD.
Question 2.
What does HSM stand for?
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It's a physical device used in cryptography.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the key lifecycle?
- Storage
- Backup
- Distribution
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Remember the stages we mentioned.
4Question 4.
True or False: AWS KMS is a type of hardware security module.
- True
- False
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Consider what AWS KMS versus an HSM does.
Question 5.
Imagine you are designing a secure data system. Describe your strategy for key management, referencing the lifecycle stages and tools you would choose.
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Think about each stage of the lifecycle and what tools best fit those needs.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of a data breach due to poor key management practices. What could be the potential fallout?
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Consider the broader implications beyond just technical failures.

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