Implementing and Operating Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) — Question 57

Which algorithms are used to secure REST API from brute attacks and minimize the impact?

Answer options

• A. SHA-512 and SHA-384
• B. MD5 algorithm-128 and SHA-384
• C. SHA-1, SHA-256, and SHA-512
• D. PBKDF2, BCrypt, and SCrypt

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D because PBKDF2, BCrypt, and SCrypt are specifically designed for secure password hashing and can effectively thwart brute force attacks by introducing computational difficulty. Options A, B, and C include hashing algorithms that are not as robust for this purpose, as they do not provide the same level of resistance against brute force attempts.