Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - Data Transmission (Section 4 - No. 24)

What is the key advantage of asymmetric encryption over symmetric encryption?

Faster encryption/decryption speeds.

Uses the same key for both encryption and decryption.

More suitable for large amounts of data.

Key exchange is more secure

Asymmetric encryption's primary advantage is more secure key exchange, as the private key can remain secret.