CV0-004 Security Practice Question
An organization is moving sensitive data to the cloud and must ensure it is encrypted while stored on disk. Which type of encryption should be implemented?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Encryption at rest
Encryption at rest protects data stored on disk, typically using AES-256.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Encryption in transit
Why it's wrong here
This protects data while moving over networks.
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Encryption at rest
Why this is correct
Encryption at rest secures data stored on persistent media.
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Hashing
Why it's wrong here
Hashing is one-way and not used for encrypting stored data.
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Tokenization
Why it's wrong here
Tokenization replaces sensitive data with tokens, not the same as encryption.
Quick reference
Symmetric Encryption Algorithm Comparison
| Algorithm | Key Size | Block Size | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AES-128 | 128-bit | 128-bit | Current standard | NIST approved; WPA3, TLS |
| AES-256 | 256-bit | 128-bit | Current standard | Preferred for sensitive / govt data |
| 3DES | 112-bit effective | 64-bit | Deprecated (2023) | Replaced by AES |
| DES | 56-bit | 64-bit | Broken | Cracked in < 24 h; never deploy |
| ChaCha20 | 256-bit | Stream cipher | Current | TLS 1.3, WireGuard |
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