In order to be considered strong today, a symmetric encryption key must be at least ________ bits long.
A) 6
B) 8
C) 100
D) 1,000

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The current standard for symmetric encryption keys is a key length of 128 bits or higher. A key length of 100 bits would not provide enough security, and 1,000 bits would be excessive and inefficient. A key length of 6 or 8 bits would be easily breakable.

In Order to Be Considered Strong Today, a Symmetric Encryption