Multiple choice technology security

Sensitive Databases must be encrypted with

  1. Random numbers

  2. A long password

  3. DES

  4. A FIPS - or EAL-certified algorithm

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sensitive databases require high-security standard compliance, which is met by using algorithms certified under FIPS or EAL. Random numbers do not encrypt, long passwords are keys rather than algorithms, and DES is outdated and insecure.