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HIPAA HIO-301 Exam - Topic 1 Question 95 Discussion

A major drawback of symmetric key encryption is:
B) The keys must somehow be distributed in a secure manner.
A) It can only be used in PKI environments.
C) Implementations are generally more expensive than other encryption methods.
D) It is not a scalable as asymmetric key encryption.
E) It is not as reliable as other encryption methods.

HIPAA HIO-301 Exam - Topic 1 Question 95 Discussion

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A major drawback of symmetric key encryption is:

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Julio
4 months ago
But B is still a fundamental problem. Can't ignore that.
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Zona
4 months ago
I disagree with D. Symmetric can be scalable with the right setup.
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Renato
5 months ago
I feel B too. Secure distribution is a big challenge.
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Carmen
5 months ago
I’m leaning towards D. Symmetric isn't scalable like asymmetric.
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Iluminada
5 months ago
Agreed, B makes sense. If keys are compromised, it's over.
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Joana
5 months ago
I think B is the main issue. Key distribution is tricky.
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Sean
5 months ago
D is true, asymmetric is way more scalable.
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Laticia
5 months ago
C seems off, implementations can be pretty affordable.
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Julianna
6 months ago
Surprised that people still overlook B, it's crucial!
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Dylan
6 months ago
I disagree, A is the bigger problem in real-world applications.
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Krissy
6 months ago
Option B is the one. Symmetric encryption is awesome, but the key distribution is a real headache.
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Shonda
7 months ago
Definitely B. Symmetric encryption is great, but getting the keys to the right people is like herding cats.
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Tyisha
7 months ago
I agree, B is the right answer. Trying to securely share the keys is a real pain in the neck.
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Dexter
7 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.
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Adrianna
7 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.
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Burma
7 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.
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Francesco
7 months ago
I think the main issue with symmetric key encryption is about key distribution, so I would lean towards option B.
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Dallas
8 months ago
I'm confident the answer is B. Secure key exchange is the Achilles' heel of symmetric encryption schemes.
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Emelda
8 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.
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Minna
8 months ago
B is definitely the right answer. Symmetric encryption requires a secure way to share the secret key, which can be tricky.
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Sunny
8 months ago
The correct answer is B. Symmetric key encryption requires secure key distribution, which can be a major challenge.
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Candida
8 months ago
B is definitely the main issue with symmetric key encryption.
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Temeka
9 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.
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Felicitas
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. The options all seem plausible, I'll have to think it through carefully.
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Linwood
9 months ago
I think the answer is B. Secure key distribution is a major challenge with symmetric encryption.
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Xochitl
4 months ago
Symmetric encryption has its limits for sure.
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Dylan
4 months ago
True, managing keys is a big issue.
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Kallie
4 months ago
Without secure distribution, it's risky.
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Elvis
8 months ago
I agree, key distribution is tricky.
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Stephen
9 months ago
Definitely! B is the right choice.
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