Do you know the difference between the encryption algorithms? #shorts #encryption #tls #vpn

Summary

Key Points

• —Symmetric encryption uses a single, shared key to both encrypt and decrypt data. 0:01
• —The public key can be shared freely without compromising the security of the encrypted data. 0:06
• —Conversely, if you want to send someone encrypted data that only they can read, you would encrypt it using their public key. 0:22
• —Asymmetric encryption employs two distinct keys: a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption. 0:29
• —In asymmetric encryption, data encrypted with a public key can only be decrypted by the corresponding private key. 0:29
• —The private key is kept secret and is essential for decrypting messages encrypted with its corresponding public key. 0:29
• —This means that if someone wants to send you encrypted data that only you can read, they would encrypt it using your public key. 0:40
• —The core distinction lies in the number of keys used: one for symmetric and two for asymmetric encryption. 0:47