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Friday, August 23, 2024

Difference: Encapsulation, Decapsulation, Encryption, and Decryption

Encapsulation and Decapsulation are specifically related to ONLY sending a symmetric key to a recipient.


Encapsulation

  • A sender generates a symmetric key.
  • The sender encrypts the symmetric key using a public key of the recipient.
  • The encrypted symmetric key (ciphertext) is sent to the recipient.

Decapsulation

  • The recipient uses their private key to decrypt the ciphertext.
  • The decrypted ciphertext reveals the original symmetric key.
  • This process allows the sender and recipient to establish a shared secret key (the symmetric key) securely over a potentially insecure channel. Once the symmetric key is established, it can be used to encrypt and decrypt actual data using a symmetric encryption algorithm.

Key points to remember

  • Encapsulation and Decapsulation are essential components of Key Encapsulation Mechanisms (KEMs).
  • They are used to securely exchange symmetric keys over public channels.

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