CISSP questions: Encryption

What encryption algorithm is best suited for communication with handheld wireless devices?
ECC
RSA
SHA
RC4

Question 671 | Difficulty level: 4/5 | Relevancy: 3/3
Correct answer: ECC
Details: The Elliptic Curve Cryptosystems (ECC) are used as asymmetric algorithms and can provide signature, key distribution and encryption functionality. The fact that it uses less resource makes it appropriate for small handheld devices.
Study area: CISSP CBK domain #5 - Cryptography
Covered topics: Elliptic Curve Cryptosystems (ECC), Mobile, wireless and satellite technologies and security

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