Types of Encryption

• Symmetric ciphers

  • Same secret key is used for encryption/decryption
  • Examples: AES, DES, 3DES, IDEA

• Asymmetric/Public Key ciphers

  • Public key used for encryption and verification
  • Private key used for decryption and signing
  • Examples: DSA, RSA

• Hybrid ciphers

  • Public Key cipher used to encrypt symmetric cipher key, which is then used to encrypt the session