14.6 - Key Management and KeyStores
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Practice Questions
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What is a KeyStore?
💡 Hint: Consider what it means to securely store important data.
Name one type of KeyStore.
💡 Hint: What is the Java KeyStore format called?
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What is the primary purpose of a KeyStore?
💡 Hint: What does a KeyStore protect?
Can a KeyStore be loaded without a password?
💡 Hint: What have we said about securing access to the KeyStore?
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Design a Java application feature that utilizes a KeyStore to encrypt and store user credentials securely. Outline the steps required and include code snippets to demonstrate functionality.
💡 Hint: Consider how you will handle the creation and retrieval of the KeyStore.
Investigate the differences between JKS and PKCS12 KeyStores. Create a table comparing their features and when to use each type.
💡 Hint: Think about what scenarios one format might be favored over another.
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