The security administrator installed a newly generated SSL certificate onto the company web
server. Due to a mis-configuration of the website, a downloadable file containing one of the pieces
of the key was available to the public. It was verified that the disclosure did not require a reissue of
the certificate. Which of the following was MOST likely compromised?

A.
The file containing the recovery agent’s keys.

B.
The file containing the public key.

C.
The file containing the private key.

D.
The file containing the server’s encrypted passwords.