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EC0-350 · Question #371

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 channel. 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 communication.
  • 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 channel

How the community answered

(45 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    16% (7)
  • D
    76% (34)

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