Practice Why Encryption In Databases? (11.5.1) - Database Security and Authorization
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Why Encryption in Databases?

Practice - Why Encryption in Databases?

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main purpose of encryption?

💡 Hint: Think about how data is scrambled.

Question 2 Easy

Provide an example of data at rest.

💡 Hint: Consider where the data sits when not in transit.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of encryption?

To compress data
To protect data
To analyze data

💡 Hint: Remember its purpose in security.

Question 2

True or False: Encryption can make data unintelligible to those without the decryption key.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about who can access the data.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate a scenario where a company encrypts sensitive customer data. Discuss the implications of choosing application-level encryption over TDE.

💡 Hint: Consider control versus simplicity.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an encryption strategy for a fictional online store. Include considerations for data in transit and data at rest.

💡 Hint: Think about customer experience alongside security.

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