W6L2 - TLS Flashcards
1
Q
TLS
A
Transport Layer Security
2
Q
What type of cryptography does TLS use?
A
Symmetric
3
Q
What do the client and server decide on before proceeding?
A
an encryption algorithm and a shared secret key (session key)
4
Q
What is a Diffe-Hellman?
A
A key exchange algorithm
5
Q
What does a Diffe-Hellman allow?
A
A client and server to negotiate a shared secret key without having to establish any prior knowledge of each other. Allows ability to do this over unencrypted channel
6
Q
How is data authenticated in TLS?
A
Public key certificate
7
Q
How is data integrity gauged in TLS
A
MAC - Message Authentication Code
8
Q
What is TLS usually used in conjunction with?
A
TCP
9
Q
At what point during a connection can TLS be used?
A
Anytime, but typically after connection establishment
