FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

TYPES OF NETWORK SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select below the term that is used to describe a trusted third-party agency that is responsible for issuing digital certificates:
A
Registration Authority
B
Delegation Authority
C
Certification Authority
D
Participation Authority
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The digital document is generated and issued by a trusted third party called a certification authority. Public key certificates, which are also known as digital certificates, include the public key, identity information about the owner and the name of the issuing certificate authority (CA).

Detailed explanation-2: -A certificate authority (CA) is a trusted entity that issues Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates. These digital certificates are data files used to cryptographically link an entity with a public key.

Detailed explanation-3: -In cryptography, a trusted third party (TTP) is an entity which facilitates interactions between two parties who both trust the third party; the Third Party reviews all critical transaction communications between the parties, based on the ease of creating fraudulent digital content.

Detailed explanation-4: -Transport Layer Security/Secure Socket Layer (TLS/SSL) certificates. On the server, TLS/SSL certificates are installed. Such certificates aim to guarantee that all client-server communications are secret and encrypted.

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