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    Symmetric-key algorithm

    Symmetric-key algorithms are algorithms for cryptography that use the same cryptographic keys for both the encryption of plaintext and the decryption of ciphertext. The keys may be identical, or there may be a simple transformation to go between the two keys. The keys, in practice, represent a shared secret between two or more parties that can be used to maintain a private information link. The requirement that both parties have access to the secret key is one of the main drawbacks of symmetric-key encryption, in comparison to public-key encryption. However, symmetric-key encryption algorithms are usually better for bulk encryption. With exception of the one-time pad they have a smaller key size, which means less storage space and faster transmission. Due to this, asymmetric-key encryption is often used to exchange the secret key for symmetric-key encryption. Wikipedia

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  2. Aug 5, 2024Symmetric encryption, also known as symmetric key cryptography or secret-key encryption, is one of 2 main methods of encryption alongside asymmetric encryption. Symmetric encryption works by creating a single shared key to encrypt and decrypt sensitive data. The main advantage of symmetric encryption is that it's generally simple and ...
  3. geeksforgeeks.org

    Sep 9, 2024Learn the differences between symmetric and asymmetric key encryption techniques, their advantages and disadvantages, and examples of each. Symmetric encryption uses a single key for both encryption and decryption, while asymmetric encryption uses a public and a private key.
  4. 4 days agoSymmetric encryption is a type of encryption technique that uses a single key, shared between the sender and the intended recipient, to encrypt and decrypt the data. This key is used for both encryption and decryption, making it a rapid and efficient process. Symmetric encryption is also known as private-key encryption. How Symmetric Encryption ...
  5. geekflare.com

    Jun 25, 2023Symmetric encryption is a fast and secure type of encryption that uses a single key for encryption and decryption. Encryption is the process of converting human-readable information into a scrambled, unreadable format called ciphertext. This is done to prevent access to sensitive information by unauthorized people.
  6. sslinsights.com

    Symmetric encryption is one of the most basic forms of encryption and a good starting point for anyone new to encryption. In symmetric encryption, the same cryptographic key is used to encrypt and decrypt the data. This differs from asymmetric encryption, where two different keys are used. The symmetric key must be known to both the sender and ...
  7. anonymistic.com

    Mar 21, 2024Defining Symmetric Encryption. Symmetric encryption, also known as symmetric cryptography, is a method of data protection involving a secret key for both encrypting and decrypting data. The key can be anything from a word, a phrase, or a random string of characters, numbers, and symbols.
  8. thelinuxcode.com

    Learn the core concepts and use cases of symmetric and asymmetric encryption, two main types of cryptography. Symmetric encryption uses the same key for encryption and decryption, while asymmetric encryption uses key pairs for secure communication and authentication.
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