Practice Digital Certificates (X.509 Standard) - 4.1 | Module 2: Basic Cryptography | Introductory Cyber Security
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a digital certificate?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of it as a digital identification.

Question 2

Easy

What does a Certificate Authority do?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider it the 'trusted party' in digital communications.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does a digital certificate bind to an identity?

  • Timestamp
  • Public Key
  • Private Key

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on what part of the certificate is critical for encryption.

Question 2

True or False: The CA's digital signature ensures the authenticity of a certificate.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the role of a trusted entity.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

If you were to create a fictional Certificate Authority, describe the steps you would take to verify an applicant's identity before issuing a digital certificate.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the specific information you'd need to establish credibility.

Question 2

Consider a scenario where a CA's key is compromised. Discuss the potential ramifications for users depending on that CA for their digital certificates.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the chain of trust and how one compromised element affects the rest.

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