Which type of cryptography uses the same secret key for encryption and decryption?

Options

  • A. Asymmetric cryptography
  • B. Public-key cryptography
  • C. Symmetric cryptography
  • D. More than one of the above
  • E. None of the above

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. Symmetric cryptography

Detailed Explanation

Correct Answer: Symmetric cryptography

  • Symmetric cryptography uses the same secret key for encryption and decryption.
  • Examples include AES and DES.
  • It is generally faster than asymmetric cryptography for bulk data encryption.
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