Symmetric Key Ciphers
Symmetric key ciphers are ciphers that use the same cryptographic keys for both the encryption of plaintext and the decryption of ciphertext.
Ciphers
Reference
Here is a list of the most common and often used symmetric key ciphers.
| Name | Key sizes (bits) | Type |
|---|---|---|
| AES | 128, 192, 256 | Block cipher |
| DES | 56 | Block cipher |
| ChaCha20 | 256 | Stream cipher |
| Triple DES | 112, 168 | Block cipher |
| RC4 | 40–128 bits | Stream cipher |
Tools
- CyberChef - The Cyber Swiss Army Knife.
Resources
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