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EC0-350 · Question #802

EC0-350 Question #802: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is C. Hybrid system. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

Symmetric encryption algorithms are known to be fast but present great challenges on the key management side. Asymmetric encryption algorithms are slow but allow communication with a remote host without having to transfer a key out of band or in person. If we combine the strength of both crypto systems where we use the symmetric algorithm to encrypt the bulk of the data and then use the asymmetric encryption system to encrypt the symmetric key, what would this type of usage be known as?

Options

  • ASymmetric system
  • BCombined system
  • CHybrid system
  • DAsymmetric system

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