Security & Encryption Protocols Flashcards
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Which protocol does Acronis Cyber Protect Agent use to securely register with the Management Server during initial deployment?
Answer: HTTPS with certificate-based mutual authentication
Agents register with the Management Server over HTTPS using certificate-based authentication to ensure both the agent and server verify each other's identity.
What is the role of a self-signed certificate in a standalone Acronis Management Server deployment?
Answer: It authenticates the server locally without requiring an external certificate authority
Self-signed certificates allow a standalone Acronis server to authenticate itself locally without a third-party CA, though browsers will show warnings since it's not trusted by default.
Which Acronis security feature prevents unauthorized users from reading backup contents even if they gain access to the storage location?
Answer: Password-based AES-256 encryption of backup archives
AES-256 encryption of backup archives ensures that without the correct password, the data inside is computationally infeasible to read even with direct storage access.
In Acronis Cyber Protect, what does enabling 'two-factor authentication (2FA)' protect against?
Answer: Unauthorized console access even when credentials are compromised
2FA on the Acronis management console requires a second verification factor, so stolen usernames and passwords alone cannot grant access to the backup management interface.
What is the function of Acronis' 'Notary' service in the context of data security?
Answer: It provides blockchain-based proof of file authenticity and integrity
Acronis Notary uses blockchain technology to create tamper-proof records of file authenticity, allowing verification that a file has not been altered since it was notarized.
When Acronis Cyber Protect transfers backup data to Acronis Cloud, which protocol secures the data in transit?
Answer: TLS 1.2 or higher over HTTPS
Acronis Cloud transfers use TLS 1.2 or higher over HTTPS, ensuring modern encryption standards protect data during transmission to the cloud storage.
What is the significance of FIPS 140-2 compliance in an Acronis deployment for US government environments?
Answer: It certifies the cryptographic modules meet US federal security standards required for sensitive data
FIPS 140-2 certification means Acronis's cryptographic modules have been validated to meet US federal standards, which is often mandatory for handling government sensitive data.