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ISC2 SSCP Exam - Topic 6 Question 48 Discussion

Actual exam question for ISC2's SSCP exam
Question #: 48
Topic #: 6
[All SSCP Questions]

Which of the following protocols is designed to send individual messages securely?

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Suggested Answer: D

An early standard for encrypting HTTP documents, Secure HTTP (S-HTTP) is designed to send individual messages securely. SSL is designed to establish a secure connection between two computers. SET was originated by VISA and MasterCard as an Internet credit card protocol using digital signatures. Kerberos is an authentication system.

Source: KRUTZ, Ronald L. & VINES, Russel D., The CISSP Prep Guide: Mastering the Ten Domains of Computer Security, 2001, John Wiley & Sons, Page 89.


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Flo
4 months ago
I’m surprised S-HTTP is still relevant, I thought it was outdated!
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Catherin
4 months ago
Wait, isn't SET more for transactions than individual messages?
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Lamonica
4 months ago
Actually, I thought SSL was for secure messages too.
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Augustine
4 months ago
Totally agree, S-HTTP is the right choice!
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Shaunna
5 months ago
I think it's D, S-HTTP is for individual messages.
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Paris
5 months ago
Kerberos is more about authentication, right? I don't think it fits the question about sending messages securely.
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Jesusa
5 months ago
I feel like S-HTTP is the one that focuses on sending secure messages, but I might be mixing it up with SSL.
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Ernest
5 months ago
I remember studying SSL, but I'm not sure if it's specifically for individual messages or just securing connections.
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Malissa
5 months ago
I think SET was mentioned in our lectures as a protocol for secure transactions, but I can't recall if it handles individual messages.
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Lindsey
5 months ago
Okay, I think I've got this. The key here is to avoid disrupting the current sprint as much as possible. That means we shouldn't start working on the change request right away, as that would throw off the team's momentum. Instead, I'd add it to the backlog for the next sprint and make sure it's prioritized accordingly.
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Herminia
5 months ago
The key here is to look for the most comprehensive answer that covers all the communication requirements. I'll methodically go through each option.
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Van
5 months ago
I keep mixing up MaxCompute and QuickBl, but I don't recall if either of them was specifically supported by AnalyticDB.
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