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GIAC GISF Exam - Topic 6 Question 68 Discussion

Which U.S. government agency is responsible for establishing standards concerning cryptographyfor nonmilitary use?
C) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
A) Central Security Service (CSS)
B) Request for Comments (RFC)
D) American Bankers Association
E) International Telecommunications Union
F) National Security Agency (NSA)

GIAC GISF Exam - Topic 6 Question 68 Discussion

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Question #: 68
Topic #: 6
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Which U.S. government agency is responsible for establishing standards concerning cryptographyfor nonmilitary use?

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Michel
8 months ago
Just checked, and yep, NIST is the one! Surprising!
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Kris
9 months ago
Really? I always assumed it was the NSA for everything cryptography.
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Salome
9 months ago
NIST is the right answer, no doubt about it.
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Brock
9 months ago
I thought it was the NSA, but I guess not.
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Alesia
9 months ago
It's definitely NIST that sets those standards!
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Selma
9 months ago
I’m pretty confident it’s NIST. They have a lot of publications on cryptography, right? I just hope I’m recalling it correctly!
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Sabina
10 months ago
I’m torn between NIST and the NSA. I know the NSA deals with security, but I’m not sure if they set standards for nonmilitary use.
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Delfina
10 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and NIST was definitely mentioned as a key player in cryptography standards.
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Maryln
10 months ago
I think the answer might be NIST, but I’m not completely sure. I remember something about them setting standards for various technologies.
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Herminia
10 months ago
Ah, this is a good one. I'm pretty confident that the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is the agency responsible for establishing cryptography standards for nonmilitary use. I'll mark that as my answer.
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Sabra
10 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. I know there are different government agencies involved in cryptography, but I'm not sure which one is specifically responsible for nonmilitary standards. I'll have to review my notes and try to eliminate the options that don't seem right.
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Hermila
10 months ago
Okay, let me see here. I remember learning about NIST and their role in cybersecurity standards, so I'm going to go with option C on this one.
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Bernadine
10 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know the NSA is involved in cryptography, but I'm not sure if they're responsible for setting standards for nonmilitary use. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Lynelle
10 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty sure the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is responsible for establishing standards for cryptography in the U.S. government.
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Delmy
1 year ago
Now, I know the NSA might seem like the obvious choice, but they're more like the secret agents, not the ones setting the rules. NIST, on the other hand, is like the cryptography version of the FBI – they're the ones in charge of making sure our digital world stays secure. It's like they have a secret decoder ring that they share with the rest of us!
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Jacqueline
1 year ago
Exactly! It's important to have someone like NIST setting the rules to keep our information safe.
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Rene
1 year ago
Oh, I see! So they're like the FBI of the digital world, making sure everything stays secure.
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Pilar
1 year ago
I think the answer is C) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). They're the ones responsible for setting standards for cryptography.
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Donte
1 year ago
Okay, let's think this through. The CSS? That's more like a secret service for the military. The RFC? That's just a bunch of techies talking shop. NIST is the clear winner here – they're the ones who make sure our digital transactions stay as safe as a bank vault. It's like they're the cryptography police, and they're on the case!
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Rosendo
1 year ago
I agree, NIST is the go-to agency for cryptography standards.
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Nicolette
1 year ago
Yeah, NIST is like the police making sure everything is secure.
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Keneth
1 year ago
NIST is definitely the one setting the standards for cryptography.
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Keva
1 year ago
Ah, the age-old question of who's in charge of keeping our digital secrets safe. The NSA might be tempting, but they're more like the spy agency, not the ones setting the rules. NIST is the one with the magic touch when it comes to cryptography standards. It's like they have a crystal ball or something!
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Rickie
1 year ago
It's fascinating how NIST plays such a crucial role in keeping our digital information secure.
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Albert
1 year ago
Yeah, you're right. The NSA might be known for spying, but NIST is the one with the expertise in this area.
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Carri
1 year ago
I think the answer is C) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). They're the ones setting the cryptography standards.
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Svetlana
1 year ago
Hmm, let's see... I'm pretty sure it's not the American Bankers Association or the International Telecommunications Union. They're more like the supporting cast, not the star of the show. My money's on NIST, the cryptography superhero!
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Meghann
1 year ago
The correct answer is C) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This is the U.S. government agency responsible for establishing standards for cryptography in nonmilitary use. It's like having a secret code, but the government gives you the key to unlock it!
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Izetta
1 year ago
C: Good to know, thanks for sharing!
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Marti
1 year ago
A: Yeah, they're the ones who set the standards for cryptography.
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Lacey
1 year ago
B: Oh really? I wasn't sure about that.
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Royce
1 year ago
B: Oh, really? I didn't know that. Thanks for sharing!
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Marg
1 year ago
A: I think the answer is C) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
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Merissa
1 year ago
A: I think the answer is C) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
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Kimberely
1 year ago
I'm not sure about this one, but I'll go with C) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) too. It seems like the most logical choice.
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Izetta
1 year ago
I agree with Yolande. NIST is known for their work in cryptography standards, so it makes sense that they would be responsible for nonmilitary use.
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Yolande
1 year ago
I think the answer is C) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). They are responsible for setting standards in cryptography.
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