Secure protocols

Question 1

VDI/VMI

Answer 1

virtual desktop infrastructure: The apps and data is separated from the mobile device. Data is secure centrally, i.e. cloud. Device is lost – risk is minimised. Apps are stored centrally.

Question 2

SRTP

Answer 2

Secure RTP. Keeps conversations private by using AES. Authentication, integrity, replay protection. Uses SHA-1.

Question 3

NTP

Answer 3

No security features, prone to DDoS attacks. Secure version is NTPSec.

Question 4

S/MIME

Answer 4

Secure Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions: A way to digitally sign and encrypt the email you are sending in your email client. Requires a PKI.

Question 5

Emails being transferred across the network

Answer 5

Use Secure POP and Secure IMAP – Take existing POP/IMAP and encrypt with SSL.