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Symmetric Encryption Algorithm

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

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Symmetric Encryption Algorithms
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Framework definitions

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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Encryption algorithms using the same secret key for encryption and decryption.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
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Encryption algorithms using the same secret key for encryption and decryption.
NIST SP 800-491 senseview framework →
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Encryption algorithms using the same secret key for encryption and decryption.

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