Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS) — Question 285

How does a certificate authority impact security?

Answer options

• A. It authenticates domain identity when requesting an SSL certificate.
• B. It validates client identity when communicating with the server.
• C. It authenticates client identity when requesting an SSL certificate.
• D. It validates the domain identity of the SSL certificate.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because a certificate authority is responsible for validating that the domain identity is legitimate before issuing an SSL certificate. Options A and C refer to the authentication process incorrectly related to the SSL certificate request, while B pertains to client-server communication, which is not the primary role of a certificate authority.