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Why is encrypting data at rest sometimes more complicated than encrypting data in transit?

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Because it requires more storage space


Because the encryption keys must be kept secure for a longer period of time


Because it needs more powerful computers


Because it involves more complex algorithms

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Because the encryption keys must be kept secure for a longer period of time

Explanation: Data at rest needs long-term key management, secure storage, rotation, backups, and access controls, which makes key lifecycle and protection more complex than the typically short-lived keys/sessions used for data in transit.