Ian is beginning his studies toward a degree in computer security. He knows that he has a lot to learn and wants as solid a footing in the basics as he can get. He has asked you to come over and help him make sure he's got a good grasp of the fundamentals.
-Next, you ask Ian what category of threat encryption is meant to tackle, and which encryption method works best on the Internet. He replies: ____ and ____.
A) necessity; symmetrical
B) integrity; asymmetrical.
C) secrecy; symmetrical,
D) necessity; symmetrical.,

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Encryption is meant to tackle the category of threat related to secrecy, i.e., protecting sensitive data from unauthorized access. Symmetrical encryption is a method where the same key is used for encryption and decryption, making it efficient for data transfer over the internet. Asymmetrical encryption, on the other hand, uses a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption and works best for ensuring data integrity. Therefore, the correct answer is C - secrecy; symmetrical.

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