What sort of security does a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) offer?
Suggested Answer: D
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30 comments · newest first
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Viva
10 months ago
Wait, does it really guarantee that a document is from the claimed sender?
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Leota
10 months ago
Totally agree, it’s essential for web security!
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Moon
11 months ago
PKI also helps in defining who owns which public key, right?
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Antonio
11 months ago
I thought PKI was just about encryption, not backups!
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Roosevelt
11 months ago
PKI definitely provides digital certificates for signing documents.
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Cassi
11 months ago
I definitely recall that PKI doesn't deal with backups, so option D seems wrong to me.
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Edmond
12 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think option B is important for showing trust to customers, but I'm not confident it's the main security feature.
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Rosenda
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like option C could be right too since it talks about the organization structure of PKI.
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Floyd
12 months ago
I remember studying that PKI is mainly about managing digital certificates, so I think option A makes sense.
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Sherman
1 year ago
Wait, I'm a bit confused. I know a PKI has something to do with security, but I'm not sure how it relates to the specific options here. I'll need to review my notes on PKI to make sure I understand it properly before answering.
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Jeffrey
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. A PKI provides the infrastructure and processes to issue, manage, and revoke digital certificates. That allows for secure authentication and data encryption. I'm pretty confident option C is the right answer.
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Margurite
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not totally sure about the specifics of how a PKI works, but I think it has to do with managing digital certificates and public/private keys. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Gertude
1 year ago
I think the key here is understanding what a PKI actually does. The options mention things like digital signatures, security for web-based businesses, and defining public keys, so I'll need to focus on those concepts.
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Francoise
1 year ago
Haha, D made me chuckle. A PKI has nothing to do with backups! It's all about secure digital identities.
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Dick
1 year ago
C) By providing agreements, procedures and an organization structure, a PKI defines which person or which system belongs to which specific public key.
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Yuette
1 year ago
A) It provides digital certificates that can be used to digitally sign documents. Such signatures irrefutably determine from whom a document was sent.
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Layla
1 year ago
I believe having a PKI also shows customers that a business is secure.
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Dallas
1 year ago
Yes, that's right. It helps determine who sent a document.
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Yesenia
1 year ago
Hmm, I was tempted by B, but you're right, C is the best answer. A PKI is all about establishing trust and identity online.
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Malissa
1 year ago
Yes, PKI helps establish trust and ensures that the right person or system is using the correct public key.
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Vashti
1 year ago
I agree, C is the correct answer. PKI is all about managing digital identities.
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Barney
1 year ago
I agree, C is the right choice. A PKI provides the framework to manage digital certificates and public/private key pairs.
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Vicky
1 year ago
C) I agree, C is the right choice. A PKI provides the framework to manage digital certificates and public/private key pairs.
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Ozell
1 year ago
A) It provides digital certificates that can be used to digitally sign documents. Such signatures irrefutably determine from whom a document was sent.
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Josue
1 year ago
C) By providing agreements, procedures and an organization structure, a PKI defines which person or which system belongs to which specific public key.
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Ashlyn
1 year ago
I think PKI provides digital certificates for signing documents.
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Franchesca
1 year ago
Option C is the correct answer. A PKI defines the relationship between public keys and the individuals or systems they represent.
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Gail
1 year ago
User 3: I didn't realize PKI was so crucial for verifying identities online.
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Leonor
1 year ago
User 2: That's right. It's important for establishing trust and security in digital communications.
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Johanna
1 year ago
User 1: Option C is the correct answer. A PKI defines the relationship between public keys and the individuals or systems they represent.