An encryption key that is kept concealed because its discovery voids the security of the encryption session. A secret key generally refers to the secret key cryptography system, in which both sides ...
A private key, also known as a secret key, is a cryptographic key that is used to decrypt or digitally sign data. It is a crucial component in asymmetric encryption algorithms like RSA and ECC ...
An encryption method that uses the same secret key to encrypt and decrypt messages. Contrast with "public key cryptography," which uses a two-part key; one public and one private. THIS DEFINITION IS ...