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GAQM Exam CPEH-001 Topic 6 Question 82 Discussion

Actual exam question for GAQM's CPEH-001 exam
Question #: 82
Topic #: 6
[All CPEH-001 Questions]

What is SYSKEY # of bits used for encryption?

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System Key hotfix is an optional feature which allows stronger encryption of SAM. Strong encryption protects private account information by encrypting the password data using a 128-bit cryptographically random key, known as a password encryption key.


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Laurel
5 months ago
I beliLaurel it's actually 40 bits, that's what I learned.
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Lou
5 months ago
I remember studying that SYSKEY encryption uses 64 bits.
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Ernie
6 months ago
I'm not so sure, I think it might be 256 bits for stronger encryption.
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Lashon
6 months ago
I agree with Gail, 128 bits seems like a secure option.
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Gail
7 months ago
I think the SYSKEY encryption uses 128 bits.
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