An encryption method that uses the same private (secret) key at both ends of the transmission. Contrast with asymmetric cryptography, which uses a public and private key. See secret key cryptography.

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Using both asymmetric and symmetric encryption methods. A secret key is generated and the data are encrypted using the newly generated key (symmetric method). The data are sent to the recipient along ...