Symmetric & Asymmetric Encryption: What’s The Difference?

Symmetric & Asymmetric Encryption: What’s The Difference? 

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An encryption key is a series of numbers used to encrypt and decrypt data. Encryption keys are created with algorithms. Each key is random and unique.

There are two types of encryption systems: symmetric encryption and asymmetric encryption. Here’s how they’re different.

Symmetric encryption uses a single password to encrypt and decrypt data.

Asymmetric encryption uses two keys for encryption and decryption. A public key, which is shared among users, encrypts the data. A private key, which is not shared, decrypts the data.

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