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The software developer has implemented encryption in the code as shown in the following screenshot.
However, using the DES algorithm for encryption is considered to be an insecure coding practice as DES is a weak encryption algorithm. Which of the following symmetric encryption algorithms will you suggest for strong encryption?
Suggested Answer: D
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23 comments · newest first
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Evan
11 months ago
I disagree, Triple DES has its merits too.
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Freeman
11 months ago
Wait, people still use DES? That's surprising!
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Valene
11 months ago
MD5 and SHA-1 are outdated, don't use them!
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Abel
12 months ago
Triple DES is still okay, but AES is better.
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Veronika
12 months ago
AES is definitely the way to go for strong encryption!
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Claudio
1 year ago
I vaguely remember that Triple DES is better than DES, but I’m not confident it matches the strength of AES.
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Florinda
1 year ago
I feel a bit confused about MD5 and SHA-1; I know they’re hashing algorithms, not encryption, but they keep popping up in discussions.
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Jimmie
1 year ago
I think we practiced a question like this, and I recall that AES is the go-to choice for modern encryption.
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Nickolas
1 year ago
I remember studying that AES is widely recommended for strong encryption, but I'm not entirely sure if Triple DES is still considered secure.
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Erinn
1 year ago
DES is definitely outdated and insecure, so I need to choose a more modern and robust symmetric encryption algorithm. I'm pretty sure AES is the way to go here.
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Elly
1 year ago
I remember learning about these encryption algorithms in class. I think the answer is AES, but I'll review the differences just to be sure.
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Breana
1 year ago
Okay, the key here is to identify a strong symmetric encryption algorithm that is more secure than DES. I'm leaning towards AES, but I'll double-check the details.
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Mignon
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about the differences between these encryption algorithms. I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Simona
1 year ago
This looks like a straightforward question on encryption algorithms. I'm pretty confident I can handle this.
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Lindsey
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the options here. I'll need to double-check my understanding of the different accounting institutes and their roles.
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Nina
1 year ago
This question is testing our knowledge of market positioning strategies. I'll carefully consider each option and try to eliminate the ones that don't fit the description provided.
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Mammie
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. Ignoring stress doesn't seem like a good strategy, but I'm not confident the other options are the best practices either. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Tonette
2 years ago
I'd go with AES. It's more secure and widely used than Triple DES.
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Daniel
2 years ago
Then it has to be between Triple DES and AES.
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Gladys
2 years ago
True, the question is about encryption, not hashing.
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Carmen
2 years ago
So, MD5 and SHA-1 can't be right. They're hash functions, not encryption algorithms.
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Wilda
2 years ago
Yeah, I agree. DES is known to be weak.
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Tonette
3 years ago
I think this question is pretty straightforward.