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Symmetric and asymmetric keys are encryption methods. In symmetric encryption, a single shared key is used for both encryption and decryption, making it faster but requiring secure key distribution. Asymmetric encryption uses a pair of keys, public and private. Data encrypted with one key can only be decrypted with the other, enhancing security and eliminating the need for secure key exchange. Asymmetric encryption is slower but excels in key management and digital signatures, while symmetric encryption is faster and ideal for large-scale data encryption, like secure file transfers. They are often used together, with asymmetric keys used for secure key exchange in symmetric encryption systems. Less