State two functions of SSL/TLS.
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Give two examples of situations where the use of SSL/TLS would be appropriate.
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Identify the two main protocols that form Transport Layer Security (TLS) and state the purpose of each.
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Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) are two protocols.
Explain how SSL/TLS is used when client-server communication is initiated.
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Identify two items commonly found within a digital certificate.
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Explain why a digital certificate is required to validate a digital signature.
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Asymmetric encryption is a type of cryptography.
Identify one other type of cryptography.
An organisation holds two asymmetric encryption keys, which they intend to use to receive secure transmissions.
Explain how the organisation makes use of the two keys to receive a secure transmission.
A company requires a digital certificate to ensure the authenticity of its online communications.
Outline the process followed to acquire a digital certificate.
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Describe what is meant by a digital certificate.
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Explain the role of a digital certificate in creating a digital signature.
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Sheila has a customer called Fred. Fred wants to send Sheila a confidential document as part of a transaction.
Explain how Fred uses asymmetric encryption to send his document securely.
Describe what is meant by a digital certificate.
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Explain the role of a digital certificate in creating a digital signature.
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Encryption is used to alter data into a form that makes it meaningless if intercepted.
Describe the purpose of asymmetric key cryptography.
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Identify two benefits and two drawbacks of quantum cryptography.
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