How "Useless" Math Research Made the Internet Safer

Question 1

The user's computer knows _____.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

only the public keys

Question 2

Which of the following represents a bit?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

0

Question 3

Even when encrypted, storing passwords can be vulnerable. As an added security layer, a random string can be added.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

salt

Question 4

RSA encryption relies on _____. Select 4 options.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the use of prime numbers; a private key that only the server knows; a public key that the server and the user’s computer know; the difficulty in factoring large numbers

Question 5

Adding a random string to a password before encryption is known as _____.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

adding salt

Question 6