Which of the following is not a key component of the cipher suite?
- message authentication code (MAC)
- authentication algorithm
- encryption algorithm
- the key exchange algorithm
- authorization algorithm
Explanation: The key components of the cipher suite are the Message Authentication Code Algorithm (MAC), the encryption algorithm, the key exchange algorithm, and the authentication algorithm. These can be changed without replacing the entire protocol.
Related exam: 8.7.4 Check Your Understanding – Recommend Encryption
