CompTIA Security+

Category - Cryptography

What is the type of cryptography used in TLS called?
  1. Symmetric
  2. Equal
  3. Unequal
  4. Asymmetric
Explanation
Answer: D - TLS uses asymmetric encryption

Key Takeaway: Asymmetric cryptography makes use of public and private keys, which are paired but not identical. This is heavily used over the Internet as it makes interception of the key impossible.
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