Discuss ISC2 ISSEP Exam Topic 5 Question 79

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?

AType III cryptography

BType III (E) cryptography

CType II cryptography

DType I cryptography

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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17 comments · newest first

Sharmaine 11 months ago

Really? I always thought Type III was more secure!

Zachary 11 months ago

Nah, Type I is the one approved by the NSA.

Ngoc 11 months ago

Type II is for unclassified info, right?

Onita 11 months ago

I thought it was Type III (E) cryptography?

Vicky 11 months ago

It's definitely Type I cryptography!

Bobbye 12 months ago

I’m leaning towards Type III (E) cryptography, but I might be mixing it up with something else I read.

Ming 12 months ago

I feel like Type II cryptography was mentioned in a practice question, but I can't remember its specific use case.

Marnie 12 months ago

I remember studying Type III cryptography, but I can't recall if it was for classified info or something else.

Carla 1 year ago

I think Type I cryptography is the one used for classified info, but I'm not entirely sure.

Billy 1 year 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.

Vicki 1 year 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.

Cristy 1 year 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.

Shaunna 1 year 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.

Stevie 1 year 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.

Hillary 1 year 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.

Gladys 1 year 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.

Roselle 1 year ago

This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty confident the answer is A - Deploying.

ISC2 ISSEP Exam - Topic 5 Question 79 Discussion