CISSP-ISSAP: Information Systems Security Architecture Professional

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Which encryption methods does the SSL protocol use to provide communication privacy, authentication, and message integrity? Each correct answer is part of the solution.

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Explanation

SSL/TLS uses public-key cryptography to authenticate peers during the handshake and to establish secure keying material. It uses symmetric cryptography to protect transmitted data; the record layer also applies keyed authentication to detect modification and preserve message integrity.

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RFC 5246: The Transport Layer Security (TLS) Protocol Version 1.2

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