Question

What is an elliptic curve cryptosystem (ECC)?

a. The hardware or software system that transforms the cleartext into ciphertext.
b. Applications or IT services delivered over the Internet rather than in a typical client/server model on a local area network.
c. The concept of ensuring that an originator cannot refute the validity of a statement or document.
d. Provides a stronger cryptographic result with a shorter key.

Answer 1

d. Provides a stronger cryptographic result with a shorter key.

Step-by-step explanation:

The elliptic curve cryptosystem (ECC) is a public key cipher that provides higher security than other public key cryptosystems, such as the RSA, with shorter key.

So the correct answer is:

d. Provides a stronger cryptographic result with a shorter key.