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Single Answer
0Which one of the following is an example of a covert timing channel when used to exfiltrate information from an organization?
Answer Options
A
Sending an electronic mail message
B
Posting a file on a peer-to-peer file sharing service
C
Typing with the rhythm of Morse code
D
Writing data to a shared memory space
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
Covert channels use surreptitious communications’ paths. Covert timing channels alter the use of a resource in a measurable fashion to exfiltrate information. If a user types using a specific rhythm of Morse code, this is an example of a covert timing channel. Someone watching or listening to the keystrokes could receive a secret message with no trace of the message left in logs.