Encryption · Question 9 of 12
Why does TLS combine asymmetric and symmetric algorithms?
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- C Asymmetric for key agreement, symmetric for fast data encryption
Explanation
Asymmetric algorithms solve the key distribution problem but are computationally expensive. That is why a session key is agreed at the start, and a fast symmetric algorithm such as AES then protects the actual data.