Users need to exchange a shared secret to begin communicating securely. Which of the following is another
name for this symmetric key?

A.
Session Key

B.
Public Key

C.
Private Key

D.
Digital Signature

Explanation:
Symmetric algorithms require both ends of an encrypted message to have the same key and processing
algorithms. Symmetric algorithms generate a secret key that must be protected. A symmetric key, sometimes
referred to as a secret key or private key, is a key that isn’t disclosed to people who aren’t authorized to use the
encryption system.