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<p>An <em>encryption key</em> is a piece of information that controls the
cryptographic process and permits a plain-text string to be encrypted,
and afterwards - decrypted. It is the secret “ingredient” in the whole
process that allows you to be the only one who is able to decrypt data
that you’ve decided to hide from the eyes of the public.
After one key is used to encrypt data, that same key provides the <strong>