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Systems Security Certified Practitioner – SSCP – Question0706

What does the directive of the European Union on Electronic Signatures deal with?

A. Encryption of classified data
B. Encryption of secret data
C. Non repudiation
D. Authentication of web servers

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Reference: FORD, Warwick & BAUM, Michael S., Secure Electronic Commerce: Building the Infrastructure for Digital Signatures and Encryption (2nd Edition), 2000, Prentice Hall PTR, Page 589; Directive 1999/93/EC of 13 December 1999 on a Community framework for electronic signatures.