AWS Encryption Flashcards

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What encryption protocal is used for AWS transport today?

A

TLS 1.2, other protocols are considered week, such as, TLS 1.1, TLS 1.0, SSL3.0 and SSL 2.0

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Should I use SHA1 as a hashing algorithm in my software or with a VPN?

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No SHA1 is considered weak and is deprecated.

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Should I use MD5 as a hashing algorithm in my software or with a VPN?

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No MD5 is considered weak.

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What is a cypher suite?

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It is a set of algorithms the help secure a network connection that uses TLS

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What are the 3 areas in a cypher suite?

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key exchange, bulk encryption algorithm, message auth code.

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What is the key exchange algorithm used for?

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It is a method for two parties to exchange keys

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What is the bulk encryption algorithm used for?

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It is used to encrypt data sent and received over a link connection.

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What is message auth code used for?

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Used to authenticate the message came from the stated sender.

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What is a certificate authority?

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It is an authority that signs and issues certificates.

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