AWS Encryption Flashcards
What encryption protocal is used for AWS transport today?
TLS 1.2, other protocols are considered week, such as, TLS 1.1, TLS 1.0, SSL3.0 and SSL 2.0
Should I use SHA1 as a hashing algorithm in my software or with a VPN?
No SHA1 is considered weak and is deprecated.
Should I use MD5 as a hashing algorithm in my software or with a VPN?
No MD5 is considered weak.
What is a cypher suite?
It is a set of algorithms the help secure a network connection that uses TLS
What are the 3 areas in a cypher suite?
key exchange, bulk encryption algorithm, message auth code.
What is the key exchange algorithm used for?
It is a method for two parties to exchange keys
What is the bulk encryption algorithm used for?
It is used to encrypt data sent and received over a link connection.
What is message auth code used for?
Used to authenticate the message came from the stated sender.
What is a certificate authority?
It is an authority that signs and issues certificates.
