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CPEH-001 · Question #358

What is the primary drawback to using advanced encryption standard (AES) algorithm with a 256 bit key to share sensitive data?

The correct answer is D. It is a symmetric key algorithm, meaning each recipient must receive the key through a different. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

What is the primary drawback to using advanced encryption standard (AES) algorithm with a 256 bit key to share sensitive data?

Options

  • ADue to the key size, the time it will take to encrypt and decrypt the message hinders efficient
  • BTo get messaging programs to function with this algorithm requires complex configurations.
  • CIt has been proven to be a weak cipher; therefore, should not be trusted to protect sensitive data.
  • DIt is a symmetric key algorithm, meaning each recipient must receive the key through a different

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  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    12% (3)
  • C
    8% (2)
  • D
    77% (20)

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