Question 1

What is the difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption?

Accepted Answer

Symmetric encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption, while asymmetric encryption uses a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption. Asymmetric encryption is more secure but slower than symmetric encryption.

Question 2

What is a DDoS attack and how can it be mitigated?

Accepted Answer

A Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack is an attempt to make an online service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic from multiple sources. Mitigation techniques include rate limiting, IP blacklisting, and using a DDoS protection service.

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