Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) — Question 426

What is the experimental technology that might lead to the possibility of processing encrypted data without having to decrypt it first?

Answer options

• A. AES
• B. Link encryption
• C. One-time pads
• D. Homomorphic encryption

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Homomorphic encryption is the correct answer as it allows computations on ciphertexts, generating an encrypted result that, when decrypted, matches the result of operations performed on the plaintext. The other options, such as AES, link encryption, and one-time pads, do not provide the capability to manipulate encrypted data without decryption.