CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 321

Which of the following types of vulnerabilities is primarily caused by improper use and management of cryptographic certificates?

Answer options

• A. Misconfiguration
• B. Resource reuse
• C. Insecure key storage
• D. Weak cipher suites

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, as insecure key storage directly relates to the mishandling of cryptographic keys, which can stem from improper management of cryptographic certificates. Options A, B, and D describe different types of vulnerabilities that do not specifically focus on the management of cryptographic certificates.