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You are a cybersecurity professional managing cryptographic systems for a global corporation. The company uses a mix of Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) for key exchange and symmetric encryption algorithms for data encryption. The time complexity of ECC key pair generation is O(n^3), where 'n' is the size of the key. An advanced threat actor group has a quantum computer that can potentially break ECC with a time complexity of O((log n)^2). Given that the ECC key size is 'n=512' and varying symmetric encryption algorithms and key sizes, which scenario would provide the best balance of security and performance?

  • A. Data encryption with AES-128: Provides moderate security and fast encryption, offering a balance between the two.
  • B. Data encryption with AES-256: Provides high security with better performance than 3DES, but not as fast as other AES key sizes.
  • C. Data encryption with 3DES using a 168-bit key: Offers high security but slower performance due to 3DES's inherent inefficiencies.
  • D. Data encryption with Blowfish using a 448-bit key: Offers high security but potential compatibility issues due to Blowfish's less widespread use.
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

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milktea810182
6 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: B
While AES-128 (Option A) does provide moderate security and fast encryption, its key size might be susceptible to potential advancements in computing power, including quantum computing. On the other hand, AES-256 offers a higher level of security due to its larger key size, making it more resistant to attacks, including those from quantum computers. Additionally, AES-256 still maintains reasonable performance, making it a suitable choice for data encryption in this scenario.
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LordXander
8 months ago
Selected Answer: B
I would go by elimination: A - well, EC says at least 168/256 B - could be, as it respects the requirement of 168/256 C - improves the security but slower than AES256 D - a lot of security, no so much speed. So the option would be B which checks with the handbook (3300 - 3500) and also with the AI
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qtygbapjpesdayazko
8 months ago
Selected Answer: A
Keyword "best balance of security and performance", AES-128 will do. https://www.ubiqsecurity.com/128bit-or-256bit-encryption-which-to-use/
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qtygbapjpesdayazko
8 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Data encryption with AES-256: Provides high security with better performance than 3DES, but not as fast as other AES key sizes.
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Folken
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
Module 20, page 3460 Counter mesure of crypto atk : key size of 168/256 is preffered
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dobarb
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Answer B. ECC 512 is RSA 15360 as key size. The smaller key/faster encryption. It askes about best balance security and performance. CEH page 3355
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multivolt
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Hey friends can we make sure this is correct
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insaniunt
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: B
B. Data encryption with AES-256: Provides high security with better performance than 3DES, and while it may not be as fast as some other AES key sizes, it offers a good compromise between security and performance
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