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Service A sends a message to Service B which reads the values in the message header to determine whether to forward the message to Service C or Service D. Because of recent attacks on Services C and D, it has been decided to protect the body content of messages using some form of encryption. However, certain restrictions within the design of Service B will not permit it to be changed to support the encryption and decryption of messages. Only Services A, C and D can support message encryption and decryption. Which of the following approaches fulfill these security requirements without changing the role of Service B?
Suggested Answer: A, B, C
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38 comments · newest first
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Sunshine
11 months ago
None of these options seem ideal, honestly.
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Kallie
11 months ago
Removing Service B? That's a risky move!
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Juan
11 months ago
Wait, can Service A really handle all that encryption?
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Timothy
11 months ago
I think B makes more sense for message integrity.
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Solange
12 months ago
A is definitely the way to go for security!
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Alesia
12 months ago
I feel like "None of the above" could be a possibility, but I can't quite recall the specifics of why none of the options would work.
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Rueben
1 year ago
Removing Service B seems like a drastic change, and I don't recall us covering that as a viable option in our practice questions.
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Meaghan
1 year ago
I think message-layer security could be the right choice here since it encrypts the message content directly, but I need to double-check if it fits the restrictions on Service B.
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Rana
1 year ago
I remember we discussed transport-layer security in class, but I'm not sure if it would fully protect the message body since it operates at a different layer.
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Dalene
1 year ago
Option C looks interesting, but I'm not sure if that would be considered a valid approach. Removing Service B and adding the routing logic to Service A might work, but it could introduce other complications. I'll need to think this through more carefully.
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Nettie
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. Could Service B be removed entirely and the routing logic added to Service A? That might be a cleaner solution than trying to work around the constraints on Service B.
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Kaitlyn
1 year ago
I think option B is the way to go here. Implementing message-layer security will allow us to encrypt the message body without having to change Service B. That seems like the most straightforward solution.
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Sharita
1 year ago
Okay, let's see. The key seems to be that Service B can't be modified to handle the encryption, but Services A, C, and D can. I'm leaning towards option B - implementing message-layer security between all the services.
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Kayleigh
1 year ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not sure if I fully understand the requirements and constraints here. I'll need to think it through carefully.
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Latia
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by this question. I'm not sure how changing the power parameter from 0 to 1 would impact the cell reference signal power. I'll need to review my notes to see if I can figure this out.
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Darrel
1 year ago
Based on the details provided, I think the correct answer is "Severe". A program that can damage the computer and affect privacy/security seems like it would warrant the highest alert level from Windows Defender.
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Margery
1 year ago
I'm sorry, but did you say 'recent attacks on Services C and D'? Yikes, sounds like someone's been hitting the cyber-caffeine a little too hard. Time to bring in the cyber-security ninjas!
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Erick
1 year ago
Well, this is a pickle. If none of the above options work, I guess the only solution is to call in the IT Avengers to save the day! *cue superhero music*
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Marta
1 year ago
Haha, IT Avengers to the rescue! *superhero music playing*
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Giovanna
1 year ago
C) Service B is removed. Instead, the routing logic is added to Service A.
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Gilberto
1 year ago
B) Message-layer security is implemented between all services.
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Rupert
1 year ago
A) Transport-layer security is implemented between all services.
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Martin
1 year ago
Transport-layer security, huh? That's a solid choice, but I'm curious if it might be overkill for this scenario. I'd want to dig a little deeper into the pros and cons of each option.
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Arlette
1 year ago
C) Service B is removed. Instead, the routing logic is added to Service A.
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Myong
1 year ago
B) Message-layer security is implemented between all services.
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Ollie
1 year ago
A) Transport-layer security is implemented between all services.
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Kristal
1 year ago
Hmm, I wonder if the folks who designed Service B were napping on the job. Removing it and putting the routing logic in Service A sounds like a clever workaround, but I'd want to make sure it doesn't create any other issues.
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Genevive
1 year ago
C) Service B is removed. Instead, the routing logic is added to Service A.
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Juliann
1 year ago
B) Message-layer security is implemented between all services.
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Bernardo
1 year ago
A) Transport-layer security is implemented between all services.
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Nan
2 years ago
Whoa, talk about a tricky situation! If Service B can't handle the encryption, I guess option B is the way to go. Message-layer security seems like the logical choice to keep those nasty attacks at bay.
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Sanda
1 year ago
Whoa, talk about a tricky situation! If Service B can't handle the encryption, I guess option B is the way to go. Message-layer security seems like the logical choice to keep those nasty attacks at bay.
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Allene
1 year ago
C) Service B is removed. Instead, the routing logic is added to Service A.
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Keena
1 year ago
B) Message-layer security is implemented between all services.
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Lisandra
1 year ago
A) Transport-layer security is implemented between all services.
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Remedios
2 years ago
I see both sides, but I think option B might be a good compromise. Implementing message-layer security between all services could provide the necessary encryption without removing Service B.
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Antonio
2 years ago
I disagree with Arlen. I believe option A is the way to go. Implementing transport-layer security between all services will ensure message encryption without changing the role of Service B.
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Arlen
2 years ago
I think option C is the best choice. Removing Service B and adding routing logic to Service A seems like the most straightforward solution.