GIAC Exam GISF Topic 6 Question 68 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GISF exam

Question #: 68
Topic #: 6

[All GISF Questions]

Which U.S. government agency is responsible for establishing standards concerning cryptographyfor nonmilitary use?

ACentral Security Service (CSS)

BRequest for Comments (RFC)

CNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

DAmerican Bankers Association

EInternational Telecommunications Union

FNational Security Agency (NSA)

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Suggested Answer: C

by Teresita at Mar 09, 2025, 04:39 AM

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2 days ago

I agree with Yolande. NIST is known for their work in cryptography standards, so it makes sense that they would be responsible for nonmilitary use.

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4 days ago

I think the answer is C) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). They are responsible for setting standards in cryptography.

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