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The correct answer is requires more time; Diffie-Hellman exchange; requires secret keys; 3DES. The correct arrangement pairs 'requires more time' with Diffie-Hellman exchange because asymmetric key algorithms like Diffie-Hellman are computationally intensive and slower than symmetric algorithms due to their complex mathematical operations (large prime number calculations).

Submitted by mateo_ar· Mar 30, 2026CompTIA Security+ Domain 2: Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Mitigations / Cryptographic Concepts - understanding the differences between symmetric (3DES) and asymmetric (Diffie-Hellman) encryption algorithms, including their key requirements and performance characteristics.

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requires more time
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requires secret keys
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The correct arrangement pairs 'requires more time' with Diffie-Hellman exchange because asymmetric key algorithms like Diffie-Hellman are computationally intensive and slower than symmetric algorithms due to their complex mathematical operations (large prime number calculations). '3DES requires secret keys' because it is a symmetric encryption algorithm where both the sender and receiver must share the same secret key to encrypt and decrypt data - no public/private key pair is involved.

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#Cryptography#Symmetric Encryption#Asymmetric Encryption#Key Exchange Protocols

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