Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Associate (PCCSA) — Question 6

What is a component of a public key infrastructure?

Answer options

• A. Key Distribution Center
• B. KDC ticket
• C. SSH key
• D. certificate authority

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as a certificate authority is responsible for issuing and managing digital certificates in a public key infrastructure. Options A and B refer to components of a different type of security architecture, while option C pertains to a specific type of key used in SSH, not a fundamental component of PKI.