Tag: symmetric key encryption

• The sys.symmetric_keys Catalog View

  

  2014-06-16 - Cryptography, DMVs & CVs, General, Security, Security

  Where do you turn if you need information about the symmetric keys in the current database? Meet the sys.symmetric_keys catalog view and discover what types of information on symmetric keys it can provide.

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• How to Create a Symmetric Key

  

  2014-06-14 - Cryptography, Encryption Hierarchy, General, Security, Series

  Encrypting large amounts of data in SQL Server should be done with symmetric key encryption. Discover how to create the necessary key for this encryption type.

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• Symmetric Key Encryption

  

  2014-03-23 - Cryptographic Terminology, Cryptography, General, Security, Series

  A symmetric key encryption algorithm is a cryptographic algorithm the uses the same secret key for the encryption and the decryption step. Common examples include DES, RC4 and AES of which only AES can be recommended for use.

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