Eccouncil Exam 212-81 Topic 6 Question 45 Discussion

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Topic #: 6

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How does Kerberos generate the first secret key in the authentication process?

ABy generating a random AES key

BBy creating a hash of the user password

CBy hashing the user ID, network ID. and salt

DBy using the user's public key

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Suggested Answer: B

by Cecily at Sep 13, 2024, 12:56 PM

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Hester

2 months ago

I'm going with B. Hashing the password just feels right, you know? It's the Kerberos way!

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Isaiah

2 months ago

D) Using the user's public key? Really? That's like trying to use a crowbar to open a safe. Kerberos is all about shared secrets, not public-key crypto!

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Devorah

1 months ago

B) By creating a hash of the user password

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Omer

1 months ago

C) By hashing the user ID, network ID, and salt

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Nicolette

1 months ago

A) By generating a random AES key

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Tanesha

2 months ago

C) By hashing the user ID, network ID, and salt is an interesting option. Adds a bit more complexity, but could be more secure.

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Terina

24 days ago

It's important to have a secure method for generating the first secret key in the authentication process.

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Terina

1 months ago

I agree, adding the user ID, network ID, and salt to the hash could enhance security.

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Terina

1 months ago

I think option C makes sense for generating the first secret key.

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Chandra

2 months ago

I agree, hashing the password is a classic Kerberos move. Gotta love that good old-fashioned cryptography!

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Sylvie

1 months ago

C) By hashing the user ID, network ID, and salt

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Gladys

1 months ago

B) By creating a hash of the user password

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Huey

2 months ago

A) By generating a random AES key

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Jerry

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it could also be C) By hashing the user ID, network ID, and salt. That seems like a secure way to generate the key.

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Adria

2 months ago

B) By creating a hash of the user password seems like the most straightforward approach to me.

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Georgene

1 months ago

C) By hashing the user ID, network ID, and salt

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Dierdre

2 months ago

B) By creating a hash of the user password

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Izetta

2 months ago

A) By generating a random AES key

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Josue

3 months ago

I agree with Jody. It makes sense to use the user password for generating the first secret key.

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Jody

3 months ago

I think the answer is B) By creating a hash of the user password.

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