Are you studying for the CEH, CISSP or Security+ certifications?
Skillset can help you prepare! Sign up for your free Skillset account and take the first steps towards your certification.
Skillset can help you prepare! Sign up for your free Skillset account and take the first steps towards your certification.
Which of the following is the PRIMARY advantage of using symmetric key encryption systems compared to public key systems?
Fast encryption
Implemented both in hardware and software
Key management
Long keys
Secret key systems use symmetric key encryption, which only needs to perform a single, reversible mathematical equation to encrypt or decrypt a file, thus making the process faster. EDIT: I think the author meant "SHARED KEY" instead of "SECRET KEY". PKI Private keys should be kept secret.
Train with Skillset and pass your certification exam. Faster. Guaranteed.
Study thousands of practice questions that organized by skills and ranked by difficulty.
Create a tailored training plan based on the knowledge you already possess.
Know when you’re ready for the high-stakes exam. Have the confidence that you will pass on your first attempt.