In symmetric key encryption _____.
A)the key used for encryption is a mirror image of the key used for decryption
B)the same key is used for encryption and decryption
C)the key used for encryption is independent of the key used for decryption
D)None of the above

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In symmetric key encryption, the same key is used for both encryption and decryption. This means that the sender and receiver both have access to the same key, and can use it to encrypt and decrypt messages. This is different from asymmetric key encryption, where there are separate keys for encryption and decryption.

In Symmetric Key Encryption _____