SY0-701 Domain 1: General Security Concepts

Which of the following software application tools are specifically designed for implementing encryption algorithms to secure data communication and storage? (Select 2 answers)

Multiple response — select two or more answers

Answer choices

  1. a. VPN
  2. b. GPG
  3. c. SSH
  4. d. IPsec
  5. e. PGP

Architectural breakdown & explanation

PGP and its open-source implementation GPG are tools designed for encrypting data and communications.

Correct answer(s): b. GPG, e. PGP

Exam domain: Domain 1: General Security Concepts (12% weight on the official guide).

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