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ISC2 ISSEP Exam - Topic 5 Question 79 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's ISSEP exam
Question #: 79
Topic #: 5
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Which of the following types of cryptography defined by FIPS 185 describes a cryptographicalgorithm or a tool accepted by the National Security Agency for protecting classified information?

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Suggested Answer: D

The types ofcryptography defined by FIPS 185 are as follows:

Type I cryptography: It describes a cryptographic algorithm or a tool accepted bythe NationalSecurity Agency for protecting classifiedinformation.

Type II cryptography: It describes a cryptographic algorithm or a tool accepted by theNationalSecurity Agency for protectingsensitive, unclassifiedinformation in the systems as stated in Section 2315 ofTitle 10, United StatesCode, or Section3502(2) ofTitle44, United States Code.

Type III cryptography: It describes a cryptographic algorithm or a tool accepted as a FederalInformation Processing Standard.

Type III (E) cryptography: It describes a Type III algorithm or a tool that is accepted for export fromthe United States.


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Sharmaine
3 months ago
Really? I always thought Type III was more secure!
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Zachary
3 months ago
Nah, Type I is the one approved by the NSA.
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Ngoc
4 months ago
Type II is for unclassified info, right?
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Onita
4 months ago
I thought it was Type III (E) cryptography?
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Vicky
4 months ago
It's definitely Type I cryptography!
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Bobbye
4 months ago
I’m leaning towards Type III (E) cryptography, but I might be mixing it up with something else I read.
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Ming
4 months ago
I feel like Type II cryptography was mentioned in a practice question, but I can't remember its specific use case.
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Marnie
4 months ago
I remember studying Type III cryptography, but I can't recall if it was for classified info or something else.
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Carla
5 months ago
I think Type I cryptography is the one used for classified info, but I'm not entirely sure.
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Billy
5 months ago
I'm confident that the correct answer is Type I cryptography, as it's the only one mentioned that is specifically accepted by the National Security Agency.
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Vicki
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. Type I cryptography is the one accepted by the NSA for protecting classified information, so that's the answer I'm going with.
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Cristy
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the differences between the types of cryptography mentioned. I'll need to review my notes to refresh my memory on the FIPS 185 standard.
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Shaunna
5 months ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to double-check the FIPS 185 standard to make sure I understand the different types of cryptography it defines.
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Stevie
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I think the network connectivity and off-peak hours questions could be relevant, but I'm not sure how the other options fit in.
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Hillary
5 months ago
Hmm, this one seems tricky. I'll need to think through the key details - network segment a, Viptela, and Meraki. Gotta make sure I understand the question fully before answering.
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Gladys
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'm debating between B - contact and C - case. I'll need to think it through carefully before answering.
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Roselle
5 months ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty confident the answer is A - Deploying.
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