Practice Encrypt Sensitive Data At Rest (1.5.1) - Security and Best Practices in Advanced Full Stack Web Development

Practice: Encrypt Sensitive Data at Rest

Lesson 1.5.1Security and Best Practices in Advanced Full Stack Web Development

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What is the purpose of encrypting sensitive data?
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Think about what happens if data is read by someone who shouldn't have access.
Question 2.
What does AES stand for?
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Remember, it's an encryption method.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of encrypting sensitive data?
- To reduce storage space
- To increase speed
- To enhance security
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Think about what encryption prevents.
4Question 4.
True or False: AES-256 is a weak encryption method.
- True
- False
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Consider how secure data encryption methods are.
Question 5.
Evaluate the risks involved with inadequate encryption for sensitive data. How would you structure a security approach around these risks?
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Think about what could happen if data is stolen or breached.
Question 6.
Propose a plan for implementing AES-256 encryption for an e-commerce website handling sensitive information.
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Consider the user's journey and where encryption is necessary.

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