CyberArk Privileged Access Security (PAS) Administration Practice Test

The RecPub Key in CyberArk is classified as an asymmetric key. Asymmetric encryption involves a pair of keys: a public key and a private key. The public key, which is the RecPub Key in this context, can be shared openly and is used for encrypting data. Conversely, the private key is kept secret and is used for decrypting data that was encrypted with the corresponding public key.

This design allows for secure communication and identity verification, as anyone can encrypt messages using the public key, but only the holder of the private key can decrypt those messages. The use of asymmetric keys is crucial in CyberArk for managing and securing sensitive credentials and ensuring secure access to various privileged accounts.

The other types of keys mentioned have different purposes and functionalities. Symmetric keys use the same key for encryption and decryption, which does not apply to the RecPub Key. Session keys are temporary symmetric keys used for the duration of a session, and hashing keys are used to create hash values for integrity checks and do not involve encryption or decryption. Each of these types has specific use cases that differ from the role of the RecPub Key in CyberArk.