Which cryptographic technique is generally more suitable for encrypting a large amount of data because of its faster processing speed?

Options

  • A. Symmetric encryption
  • B. Asymmetric encryption
  • C. Digital certificate
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

A. Symmetric encryption

Detailed Explanation

Symmetric encryption is generally faster and computationally less expensive than asymmetric encryption. Therefore, it is commonly used for encrypting large amounts of data, while asymmetric cryptography is useful for key exchange and authentication.