What common method is used to ensure the security and integrity of a root CA?

Group of answer choices

Password protect the root CA.

Keep it in an online state and encrypt it.

Only use the root CA infrequently.

Keep it in an offline state from the network.

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The common method used to ensure the security and integrity of a root Certificate Authority (CA) is to keep it in an offline state from the network. This minimizes the risk of it being compromised by preventing unauthorized access, as it is not connected to any networks where it could be attacked. Keeping the root CA offline is a widely accepted best practice in public key infrastructure (PKI) management.