A security technician needs to transfer a large file to another user in a data center. Which statement best illustrates what type of encryption the technician should use to perform the task?
Answer :
The technician should use asymmetric encryption to verify the data center user’s identity and agree on a symmetric encryption algorithm for the data transfer.
A system administrator has just entered their credentials to enter a secure server room. As the administrator is entering the door, someone is walking up to the door with their hands full of equipment and appears to be struggling to move items around while searching for their credentials. The system administrator quickly begins to assist by getting items out of the person's hands, and they walk into the room together. This person is not an employee, but someone attempting to gain unauthorized access to the server room. What type of social engineering has occurred?
Answer :
Consensus/social proof
A website developer is working on a new e-commerce website and has asked an information security expert for the most appropriate way to store credit card numbers to create an easy reordering process. Which of the following methods would BEST accomplish this goal?
Answer :
Hashing the credit card numbers upon entry
After a ransomware attack, a forensics company needs to review a cryptocurrency transaction between the victim and the attacker. Which of the following will the company MOST likely review to trace this transaction?
Answer :
The event log (😐)