Multiple choice technology security

What is the functionality of the seal() method ?

  1. Creates a seal that binds a set of data and includes an expiration timestamp

  2. Encodes the data

  3. Hashes the data

  4. Scrambles the data
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Explanation

The seal method in ESAPI encrypts data and embeds an expiration timestamp. This creates a secure token ensuring that the package cannot be tampered with or read, and will be rejected as invalid once the expiration timestamp has passed.

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