Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE) — Question 130

Which of the following is the MOST important key management practice when deploying cryptography for protecting personal data?

Answer options

• A. Preventing users from using incorrect private keys
• B. Protecting the confidentiality and authenticity of private keys
• C. Preventing users from using incorrect public keys
• D. Protecting the confidentiality and authenticity of public keys

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because ensuring the confidentiality and authenticity of private keys is essential to secure cryptographic operations and protect personal data. Options A and C focus on user errors related to key usage, which are important but secondary to the security of the keys themselves. Option D, while important for public keys, is less critical than safeguarding private keys in the context of protecting personal data.