Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) — Question 117

Which of the following algorithms is used today for encryption in PGP?

Answer options

• A. RSA
• B. IDEA
• C. Blowfish
• D. RC5

Correct answer: B

Explanation

IDEA is the correct answer because it is the primary encryption algorithm employed in PGP for securing data. RSA is primarily used for key exchange, while Blowfish and RC5 are not utilized in PGP's encryption process.