Which method of encryption uses the same key for both encryption and decryption processes?
- Asymmetric Key Encryption
- Public Key Encryption
- Secure Sockets Layer
- Symmetric Key Encryption
Symmetric Key Encryption, also known as Private Key Encryption, uses the same key for both the encryption and decryption processes. It's efficient for fast and secure data transfer, but it requires a secure way to share the key between the sender and receiver.
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