Symmetric key definitions

symmetric key

a key that is used both to encrypt and decrypt a message. Symmetric keys are typically used with a cipher and must be kept secret to maintain confidentiality.
Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_cryptographic_keys

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symmetric key

a key that is used both to encrypt and decrypt a message. Symmetric keys are typically used with a cipher and must be kept secret to maintain confidentiality.
Found on http://www.translationdirectory.com/glossaries/glossary266.php

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