CISSP – Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) — Question 69

Which of the following encryption algorithms is used by the Clipper chip, which supports the escrowed encryption standard?

Answer options

• A. Skipjack
• B. Blowfish
• C. AES
• D. IDEA

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Skipjack, as it was specifically designed for the Clipper chip and adheres to the escrowed encryption standard. Options B (Blowfish), C (AES), and D (IDEA) are not associated with the Clipper chip and its escrowed encryption functionality.