Exploring Symmetric Encryption
Symmetric encryption uses a single key to encrypt and decrypt data. Symmetric encryption algorithms are constant. The keys used to encrypt different sets of data are changed to avoid compromising security. For example, the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) always uses the same algorithms to encrypt and decrypt data, no matter how many times it’s used. The key used to encrypt a file will also be used to decrypt this file. However, a different key is used to encrypt and decrypt another file.
EXAM TIP Symmetric encryption uses a single key to encrypt and decrypt data. This key should be protected and changed regularly. ...
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