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Cisy 433:Cryptography &Amp; Network Security Question Paper

Cisy 433:Cryptography &Amp; Network Security

Course:Computer Science

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2013

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY

END OF 1ST TRIMESTER 2013 (EVENING) EXAMINATION

FACULTY : COMPUTING & INFORMATICS
DEPARTMENT : CIS & BI
UNIT CODE : CISY 433/BBIT 447
UNIT TITLE : CRYPTOGRAPHY & NETWORK SECURITY
TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions: Answer ALL Questions.

Question One

(i) Define the following terms. (6 Marks)
(a) Dual signature
(b) S/MIME
(c) Peer to peer authentication

Question Two

List various message authentication requirements. (4 Marks)

Question Three

Describe the version certificates in relation to certification authority.
(3 Marks)
Question Four

Describe the THREE steps on how to create RSA Public/Private key pair.
(3 Marks)

Question Five

Using deffic Heuman show that KA = KB. (4 Marks)

Question Six

With an example show the concept of whirlpool logic. (4 Marks)

Question Seven

Explain THREE benefits of IPS. (3 Marks)

Question Eight

Explain the concept of penetration testing as applied in system security.
(3 Marks)
SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS

Question Two

(a) Describe the IPSeC and secure socket layer. (8 Marks)
(b) Explain THREE types of penetration testing. (6 Marks)
(c) Define content filtering and list TWO tools used to perform content filtering.
( 6 Marks)
Question Four

(a) Describe the process of circuiting SET Dual Signature. (8 Marks)
(b) Describe RFID Architecture and its main security challenges. (6 Marks)
(c) Explain MAC for Authentication and confidentiality. (6 Marks)

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