Symmetric Encryption Algorithm

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

Encryption algorithms using the same secret key for encryption and decryption.

Framework senses

4 senses across 4 frameworks

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: Encryption algorithms using the same secret key for encryption and decryption.

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: Encryption algorithms using the same secret key for encryption and decryption.

NIST SP 800-491 senseview framework →

§1: Encryption algorithms using the same secret key for encryption and decryption.

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: Encryption algorithms using the same secret key for encryption and decryption.
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