Hybrid Encryption

A cryptographic method that combines symmetric and asymmetric encryption for secure communication.

Understanding the Concept

Hybrid encryption combines the advantages of both symmetric and asymmetric encryption methods, using asymmetric encryption to exchange symmetric keys and symmetric encryption for bulk data encryption.

Common Applications

Secure communication
File encryption
Email security
Cloud storage
Message systems

Detailed Technical Aspects

Key generation
Key exchange
Cipher implementation
Protocol design
Performance optimization

Challenges and Considerations

Implementation complexity
Key management
Performance overhead
Compatibility issues
Security maintenance