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What is an advantage of using a trusted third party to confirm correlations between users and public keys in disaster recovery planning?

AMonitors enclosures

BProtects against encrypted attacks

CProvides authentication and authorization

DFeatures full-time monitoring

Suggested Answer: C

Role of a Trusted Third Party:

Trusted third parties, like Certificate Authorities (CAs), validate the correlation between users and public keys.

They ensure secure communication by providing authentication (verifying user identity) and authorization (granting access rights).

Advantages in Disaster Recovery Planning:

Simplifies secure communication during recovery processes.

Provides a trusted mechanism for verifying identities and preventing unauthorized access.

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

Option A (Monitors enclosures): Not related to public key verification.

Option B (Protects against encrypted attacks): While encryption enhances security, it is not the purpose of a trusted third party.

Option D (Features full-time monitoring): Not a function of trusted third parties like CAs.

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Best Practices -- NIST SP 800-32

Role of Trusted Third Parties in Disaster Recovery -- Gartner Research

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30 comments · newest first

Julio 6 months ago

True, C covers both authentication and authorization. Solid answer!

Andra 6 months ago

D sounds good, but monitoring isn't enough without authentication.

Katie 6 months ago

C makes sense. It ensures only authorized users access data.

Wayne 6 months ago

I feel like B is important too. Protecting against attacks is crucial.

Precious 7 months ago

Agreed! Without proper authentication, it's risky.

Celestina 7 months ago

I think C is the best choice. Authentication is key.

Erasmo 7 months ago

I thought full-time monitoring was more about security than authentication.

Edmond 8 months ago

Agreed, C is crucial for trust in recovery plans!

Janet 8 months ago

Wait, does a third party really help with authentication? Sounds risky.

Melissa 8 months ago

I think D is important too, but C covers it better.

Clorinda 8 months ago

C is definitely the right answer!

Kirk 8 months ago

A) Monitors enclosures? Nah, I need my keys to be authenticated, not my closets!

Hui 8 months ago

C) Provides authentication and authorization. Trusted third parties are the way to go.

Natalie 9 months ago

B) Protects against encrypted attacks. Gotta keep those hackers out, am I right?

Reta 9 months ago

I vaguely recall that trusted third parties are crucial for authorization, so C could be the right choice here.

Raymon 9 months ago

I feel like the answer might be about protecting against attacks, but that doesn't seem to fit with the question about correlations.

Gracia 9 months ago

I remember a practice question about third parties and user verification, and I think it was related to option C.

Ciara 9 months ago

This seems straightforward to me. The trusted third party provides authentication and authorization services, which is crucial for disaster recovery when you need to verify user identities and access. I'm confident C is the right answer here.

Ora 9 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The advantage is that a trusted third party can confirm the correlation between users and their public keys. This helps protect against attacks and ensures the integrity of the recovery process. I'm going with C.

Derick 10 months ago

D) Features full-time monitoring. Gotta keep an eye on things 24/7 in a crisis.

Nan 10 months ago

I think using a trusted third party helps with authentication, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the main advantage.

Rana 10 months ago

C) Provides authentication and authorization. That's the key to disaster recovery planning.

Valentin 10 months ago

I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. Is it asking about the advantages of using a third party, or specifically in the context of disaster recovery planning? I'll need to think this through carefully.

Reid 11 months ago

Hmm, I think this is asking about the benefits of using a third-party service to verify user identities and public keys. Option C seems like the best answer - it provides authentication and authorization, which is important for disaster recovery.

Kanisha 11 months ago

I'm not sure I fully understand the question. Can someone clarify what a "trusted third party" is in this context?

Tamesha 5 months ago

↳ replying to Kanisha

Exactly! It adds a layer of trust in disaster recovery.

Dylan 5 months ago

↳ replying to Kanisha

So, they confirm that public keys belong to the right users?

Glen 6 months ago

↳ replying to Kanisha

They help ensure secure communication between users.

Shawna 6 months ago

↳ replying to Kanisha

A trusted third party is an entity that verifies identities.

Glenn 10 months ago

↳ replying to Kanisha

I think option C makes the most sense then!

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