CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Cert Guide

Chapter 4

Understanding the Importance of Using Appropriate Cryptographic Solutions

This chapter covers the following topics related to Objective 1.4 (Explain the importance of using appropriate cryptographic solutions) of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification exam:

• Public key infrastructure (PKI)

• Encryption

• Tools

• Obfuscation

• Hashing

• Salting

• Digital signatures

• Key stretching

• Blockchain

• Open public ledger

• Certificates

Safeguarding sensitive information in the digital world is just as important as protecting the workforce in a physical facility. To help achieve an appropriate level of security, you can leverage a toolbox of cryptographic measures and techniques that ensure comprehensive data protection of critical data and information ...