GIAC Exam GISF Topic 4 Question 52 Discussion

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Question #: 52
Topic #: 4

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Which of the following techniques can be used by an administrator while working with the symmetric encryption cryptography? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

ATransposition cipher

BMessage Authentication Code

CStream cipher

DBlock cipher

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Theresia

3 months ago

The block cipher is the way to go. It's like building a fortress around your data - no one's getting in without the key!

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Solange

2 months ago

I agree, it provides strong protection like a fortress.

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Goldie

2 months ago

Block cipher is definitely the best option for securing data.

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Santos

2 months ago

D) Block cipher

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Bobbye

2 months ago

C) Stream cipher

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Lashon

2 months ago

B) Message Authentication Code

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Bulah

2 months ago

A) Transposition cipher

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Becky

3 months ago

This exam is making me feel like a secret agent. 'Choose all that apply' - it's like I'm disarming a bomb or something!

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Gail

2 months ago

D) Block cipher

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Buck

2 months ago

C) Stream cipher

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Doyle

3 months ago

B) Message Authentication Code

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Youlanda

3 months ago

A) Transposition cipher

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Bette

4 months ago

Transposition cipher? What is this, the Enigma machine? I'm sticking with the modern techniques, thank you very much.

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Vivan

2 months ago

Message Authentication Code is important for ensuring data integrity.

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Enola

3 months ago

Stream cipher is also commonly used in symmetric encryption.

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Fannie

3 months ago

Block cipher is a good choice for symmetric encryption.

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Emerson

3 months ago

I prefer modern techniques too. Transposition cipher seems outdated.

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Isidra

4 months ago

Ooh, message authentication code, that's a fancy one! I bet that'll really put the 'secure' in symmetric encryption.

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Katlyn

4 months ago

Hmm, I think the stream cipher and block cipher are the way to go here. Gotta keep those secrets under lock and key, you know?

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Margot

3 months ago

Definitely, those techniques help ensure data confidentiality and integrity.

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Zita

3 months ago

I agree, stream cipher and block cipher are essential for secure communication.

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Cordell

4 months ago

I believe C) Stream cipher can also be used for symmetric encryption.

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Hyman

4 months ago

I agree with Earnestine, Block cipher is definitely a technique for symmetric encryption.

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Earnestine

4 months ago

I think D) Block cipher can be used for symmetric encryption.

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