Encryption keys

What is meant by Encryption keys?

The term "encryption keys" refers to the specific codes or keys used to encrypt and decrypt data. These keys are crucial for the security of encrypted information as they control access to the confidential data.

Typical software functions in the area of "encryption keys":

1. Key Generation: Generating new keys for encryption.
2. Key Management: Secure handling of generated keys, including storage, rotation, and access control.
3. Key Distribution: Providing keys to authorized users or systems.
4. Key Rotation: Regular exchange of keys to enhance security.
5. Key Recovery: Capability to recover lost or damaged keys.
6. Encryption and Decryption: Application of keys for protecting and recovering data.

Examples of "encryption keys":

1. Symmetric Encryption Key: A key used for both encrypting and decrypting data.
2. Public and Private Key: A key pair in asymmetric encryption, where the public key is used for encryption and the private key for decryption.
3. AES Key (Advanced Encryption Standard): A widely used symmetric encryption method with key lengths like AES-128 or AES-256.
4. RSA Key (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman): A key pair in asymmetric encryption, named after the developers of the method.
5. TLS Session Key: A temporary symmetric key used to encrypt a specific connection in Transport Layer Security (TLS).
6. PGP Key (Pretty Good Privacy): A key pair in asymmetric encryption used in email encryption.