CREST Practitioner Security Analyst (CPSA) Practice

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Which one of the following is NOT a type of symmetric encryption?

RSA
AES
Blowfish
Twofish

The correct answer is: RSA

Symmetric encryption involves cryptographic algorithms that use the same key for both encryption and decryption processes. The algorithms associated with symmetric encryption are designed for high performance and efficiency, allowing for rapid processing of large data sets. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard), Blowfish, and Twofish are all established symmetric encryption algorithms. They utilize the same key for the encryption and decryption of data, making them integral components of various security protocols and standards used in data protection. In contrast, RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) is an asymmetric encryption algorithm. It relies on two separate keys – a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption. This fundamental difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption systems is what categorically distinguishes RSA from the other options presented. Thus, it is correct to identify RSA as not being a type of symmetric encryption.