What is the difference between a key escrow and a recovery agent? (Choose all that apply.)




A. The former is primarily for third party access to data


B. The latter is primarily for third party access to data


C. The former is primarily for helping internal users


D. The former has replaced the latter in many occasions


E. The latter is primarily for helping internal users

Answer :

Answer:

A and E

Explanation:

A Key Escrow is necessary when a third-party needs access to encrypted data, such as when there is a court order to decrypt the encrypted data. It involve the law giving the order to decrypt the encrypted data.

A Recovery Agent is a person/entity/role allowed to decrypt a user's data in case of emergency, such as when the original key is lost by the user. It is primarily for helping internal users

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