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3,659 PointsWhat does Kenneth mean when he says "Everyone in the circle has to have the key"?
This is when he is talking about symmetric encryption. Thanks!
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Steven Parker
231,072 PointsThe "circle" is every user authorized to have access to the data. In symmetric encryption, the same key is used to encrypt and decrypt the data, and so all authorized users must have a copy of the key.
Trevor Maltbie
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Graduate 17,021 PointsTrevor Maltbie
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Graduate 17,021 PointsYou know everything, Steven. Amazing.
Steven Parker
231,072 PointsSteven Parker
231,072 PointsI can't make that claim, but I'm pretty good at looking things up!