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The greatest weakness with symmetric algorithms is _____.

A.
They are less secure than asymmetric
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A.
They are less secure than asymmetric
B.
The problem of key exchange
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B.
The problem of key exchange
C.
The problem of generating keys
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C.
The problem of generating keys
D.
They are slower than asymmetric
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D.
They are slower than asymmetric
Suggested answer: B

Explanation:

The problem of key exchange

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symmetric-key_algorithm

Symmetric-key algorithms are algorithms for cryptography that use the same cryptographic keys for both encryption of plaintext and decryption of ciphertext. The keys may be identical or there may be a simple transformation to go between the two keys. The keys, in practice, represent a shared secret between two or more parties that can be used to maintain a private information link. This requirement that both parties have access to the secret key is one of the main drawbacks of symmetric key encryption, in comparison to public-key encryption (also known as asymmetric key encryption).

asked 18/09/2024
Rostyslav Skrypnyk
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