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A security architect is implementing a new email architecture for a company. Due to security concerns, the Chief Information Security Officer would like the new architecture to support email encryption, as well as provide for digital signatures. Which of the following should the architect implement?

A.
TOP
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A.
TOP
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IMAP
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B.
IMAP
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HTTPS
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C.
HTTPS
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S/MIME
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D.
S/MIME
Suggested answer: D

Explanation:

S/MIME (Secure/Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) is a protocol that enables secure email messages to be sent and received. It provides email encryption, as well as digital signatures, which can be used to verify the authenticity of the sender. S/MIME can be used with a variety of email protocols, including POP and IMAP.

Reference:

https://www.comptia.org/content/guides/what-is-smime

CompTIA Security+ Study Guide, Sixth Edition (SY0-601), page 139

asked 02/10/2024
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