COMPUTER NETWORKING

NETWORK SECURITY

DIGITAL SIGNATURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What term is used to describe concealing data in another file such as a graphic, audio, or other text file?
A
masking
B
obfuscation
C
steganography
D
hiding
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Steganography is the technique of hiding secret data within an ordinary, non-secret, file or message in order to avoid detection; the secret data is then extracted at its destination. The use of steganography can be combined with encryption as an extra step for hiding or protecting data.

Detailed explanation-2: -What term is used to describe concealing data in another file such as a graphic, audio, or other text file? Explanation: Steganography conceals data in a file such as a graphic, audio, or other text file and is used to prevent extra attention to the encrypted data because the data is not easily viewed.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some common synonyms of conceal are bury, hide, screen, and secrete.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tokenization: Tokenization is the process of replacing sensitive data with a non-sensitive equivalent known as a token without compromising the security of the original data.

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