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GAQM Exam CPEH-001 Topic 4 Question 89 Discussion

Actual exam question for GAQM's CPEH-001 exam

Question #: 89
Topic #: 4

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What is SYSKEY # of bits used for encryption?

A40

B64

C128

D256

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Suggested Answer: C

System Key hotfix is an optional feature which allows stronger encryption of SAM. Strong encryption protects private account information by encrypting the password data using a 128-bit cryptographically random key, known as a password encryption key.

by Talia at Jun 02, 2024, 07:29 PM

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Leslee

6 months ago

64 bits? What is this, the 90s? I'm going with the 256-bit wonder, baby!

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Percy

6 months ago

A 40-bit key? That's about as secure as a paper bag. I'll take the 128-bit option, thank you very much.

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Elliott

5 months ago

128 bits is definitely the way to go for encryption.

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Candra

5 months ago

I agree, I'll go with the 128-bit option.

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Howard

5 months ago

Yeah, 128 bits is much more secure than 40.

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Elli

5 months ago

40-bit key? That's not secure at all.

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Gwen

6 months ago

I agree, I'll go with the 128-bit option.

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Dorian

6 months ago

40-bit key? That's not very secure.

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Taryn

6 months ago

Hmm, 256 bits for encryption? That's like using a nuclear warhead to crack a walnut!

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Lawrence

5 months ago

D) 256

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Hailey

6 months ago

C) 128

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Callie

6 months ago

B) 64

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Marion

6 months ago

40 bits seems a bit too low though, I'd go with 64 or 128 for better security.

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Keva

6 months ago

B) 64

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Kayleigh

6 months ago

A) 40

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Stefania

6 months ago

I agree, 128 bits is usually more than enough for encryption.

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Pansy

6 months ago

A) 40

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Dalene

6 months ago

Yeah, 256 bits is definitely overkill for most situations.

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Eric

6 months ago

I agree with Fidelia, 128 bits provide stronger encryption.

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Fidelia

7 months ago

I think it's 128 bits for encryption.

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