Implementing Cisco Network Security (IINS, legacy) — Question 5

Which two next-generation encryption algorithms does Cisco recommend? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. AES
• B. 3DES
• C. DES
• D. MD5
• E. DH-1024
• F. SHA-384

Correct answer: A, F

Explanation

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) and SHA-384 (Secure Hash Algorithm) are both modern encryption standards recommended by Cisco for their robustness and security features. In contrast, 3DES and DES are older algorithms that are considered less secure, while MD5 is not recommended due to vulnerabilities, and DH-1024 is a key exchange algorithm rather than an encryption algorithm.