FCP Public-Key Cryptography in FIDO

Question 1

What is the primary benefit of public-key cryptography in FIDO authentication?

Accepted Answer

It eliminates shared secrets

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It relies on symmetric encryption

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It uses passwords for authentication

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It requires centralized key management

Question 2

Which cryptographic method does FIDO use for authentication?

Accepted Answer

Asymmetric cryptography

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Symmetric encryption

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Hashing algorithms

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Token-based authentication

Question 3

What role does the private key play in FIDO authentication?

Accepted Answer

It is stored securely on the device

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It is transmitted to the server for validation

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It is used to encrypt data in transit

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It replaces the need for a public key

Question 4

How does the public key in FIDO authentication improve security?

Accepted Answer

It verifies authentication requests

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It encrypts user passwords

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It replaces biometric authentication

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It generates one-time passwords

Question 5

Which security measure protects private keys in FIDO authentication?

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Secure hardware storage

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Server-side key storage

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Manual user entry

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Cloud-based key distribution

Question 6

Why is public-key cryptography essential for passwordless authentication?

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It removes password dependency

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It increases reliance on shared secrets

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It requires additional authentication factors

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It simplifies password management