Eccouncil Exam 312-38 Topic 6 Question 72 Discussion

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Question #: 72
Topic #: 6

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Which encryption algorithm does S/MIME protocol implement for digital signatures in emails?

ARivest-Shamir-Adleman encryption

BDigital Encryption Standard

CTriple Data Encryption Standard

DAdvanced Encryption Standard

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Suggested Answer: A

by Lorrie at Jul 24, 2023, 12:50 PM

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Reita

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be C) Triple Data Encryption Standard because it's also commonly used for encryption.

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Gabriele

2 months ago

I'm pretty sure S/MIME uses RSA for digital signatures. A) is the correct answer, no doubt about it.

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Veronika

15 hours ago

Yes, A) Rivest-Shamir-Adleman encryption is the correct answer for S/MIME protocol.

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Shonda

5 days ago

I think you're right, S/MIME does use RSA for digital signatures.

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Nu

18 days ago

It's important to use strong encryption algorithms for digital signatures.

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Mignon

1 months ago

RSA is widely used for encryption in emails.

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Huey

1 months ago

Yes, A) Rivest-Shamir-Adleman encryption is the correct answer.

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Nobuko

1 months ago

I agree, S/MIME definitely uses RSA for digital signatures.

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Iluminada

2 months ago

I believe it's D) Advanced Encryption Standard because it's widely used and considered secure.

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Erasmo

2 months ago

I think the answer is A) Rivest-Shamir-Adleman encryption.

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Melinda

2 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure now. Can you explain why you think it's D?

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Rickie

2 months ago

If S/MIME uses RSA for digital signatures, I wonder if they use it for encryption too. Hmm, I should probably just stick to A).

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Judy

24 days ago

Yeah, I agree. I would go with A) Rivest-Shamir-Adleman encryption.

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Mel

26 days ago

I think S/MIME uses RSA for digital signatures.

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Lindsey

2 months ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is D) Advanced Encryption Standard.

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Melinda

2 months ago

I think the answer is A) Rivest-Shamir-Adleman encryption.

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Justine

2 months ago

I thought S/MIME used AES, but I guess that's just for encryption, not digital signatures. A) it is!

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Marti

14 days ago

Thanks for clarifying that! I appreciate it.

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Andra

18 days ago

Don't worry, it can be tricky to keep track of all the different algorithms.

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Evette

19 days ago

Oh, I see. I always get confused between encryption and digital signatures.

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Della

2 months ago

Yes, you're right! S/MIME uses RSA for digital signatures.

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Merri

2 months ago

Digital signatures in S/MIME use RSA encryption, so I'm going with A) Rivest-Shamir-Adleman encryption.

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