Discuss HIPAA HIO-301 Exam Topic 1 Question 95

A major drawback of symmetric key encryption is:

AIt can only be used in PKI environments.

BThe keys must somehow be distributed in a secure manner.

CImplementations are generally more expensive than other encryption methods.

DIt is not a scalable as asymmetric key encryption.

EIt is not as reliable as other encryption methods.

Suggested Answer: B

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30 comments · newest first

Julio 6 months ago

But B is still a fundamental problem. Can't ignore that.

Zona 6 months ago

I disagree with D. Symmetric can be scalable with the right setup.

Renato 7 months ago

I feel B too. Secure distribution is a big challenge.

Carmen 7 months ago

I’m leaning towards D. Symmetric isn't scalable like asymmetric.

Iluminada 7 months ago

Agreed, B makes sense. If keys are compromised, it's over.

Joana 7 months ago

I think B is the main issue. Key distribution is tricky.

Sean 7 months ago

D is true, asymmetric is way more scalable.

Laticia 7 months ago

C seems off, implementations can be pretty affordable.

Julianna 8 months ago

Surprised that people still overlook B, it's crucial!

Dylan 8 months ago

I disagree, A is the bigger problem in real-world applications.

Krissy 8 months ago

Option B is the one. Symmetric encryption is awesome, but the key distribution is a real headache.

Shonda 9 months ago

Definitely B. Symmetric encryption is great, but getting the keys to the right people is like herding cats.

Tyisha 9 months ago

I agree, B is the right answer. Trying to securely share the keys is a real pain in the neck.

Dexter 9 months ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought the cost of implementations was a drawback too, but I guess that’s not as significant as the key distribution issue.

Adrianna 9 months ago

I feel like I've seen a question like this before, and I think the key distribution challenge is definitely a major concern in symmetric encryption.

Burma 9 months ago

I remember discussing how symmetric encryption isn't very scalable compared to asymmetric methods, but I'm not sure if that's the biggest drawback.

Francesco 9 months ago

I think the main issue with symmetric key encryption is about key distribution, so I would lean towards option B.

Dallas 10 months ago

I'm confident the answer is B. Secure key exchange is the Achilles' heel of symmetric encryption schemes.

Emelda 10 months ago

I'm leaning towards B, but C also seems like a reasonable option. I'll have to weigh the pros and cons of each.

Minna 10 months ago

B is definitely the right answer. Symmetric encryption requires a secure way to share the secret key, which can be tricky.

Sunny 10 months ago

The correct answer is B. Symmetric key encryption requires secure key distribution, which can be a major challenge.

Candida 10 months ago

B is definitely the main issue with symmetric key encryption.

Temeka 11 months ago

Haha, B is the way to go. Trying to hand out the secret keys is like playing a game of "hot potato" with the NSA.

Felicitas 11 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. The options all seem plausible, I'll have to think it through carefully.

Linwood 11 months ago

I think the answer is B. Secure key distribution is a major challenge with symmetric encryption.

Xochitl 6 months ago

↳ replying to Linwood

Symmetric encryption has its limits for sure.

Dylan 6 months ago

↳ replying to Linwood

True, managing keys is a big issue.

Kallie 6 months ago

↳ replying to Linwood

Without secure distribution, it's risky.

Elvis 10 months ago

↳ replying to Linwood

I agree, key distribution is tricky.

Stephen 11 months ago

↳ replying to Linwood

Definitely! B is the right choice.

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