Which of the following would be used when a higher level of security is desired for encryption key storage?
A.
TACACS+
B.
L2TP
C.
LDAP
D.
TPM
Explanation:
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a hardware-based encryption solution that is embedded in the system’s motherboard and is enabled or disable in BIOS. It helps
with hash key generation and stores cryptographic keys, passwords, or certificates.Incorrect Answers:
A: Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS) is an authentication and authorization system that accepts credentials from multiple methods,
including Kerberos. It is used in client/server network environments to control access. It does not provide higher levels of security for encryption key storage.
B: Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is a used to create a channel for netwrk communication between two systems. However, it does not secure the data
transmitted over the channel. It does not provide higher levels of security for encryption key storage.
C: Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) is a directory access protocol that allows queries to run against the directory’s database. It does not provide higher
levels of security for encryption key storage.Dulaney, Emmett and Chuck Eastton, CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, Sixth Edition, Sybex, Indianapolis, 2014, pp 144, 146, 147, 237