Identify and explain what symmetric and asymmetric key encryption are and how they differ

In a 3 to 5-page paper, identify and explain what symmetric and asymmetric key encryption are and how they differ. In addition to this name and describe some encryption programs used today such as RSA, IDEA, and PGP, and complete the assessment by providing the correct encryption program with the following scenarios.

Name the encryption key program used for each of the below scenarios.

Scenario 1. Bob sends Alice a message using an encryption key program that will both encrypt and decrypt a message. It will also allow both Bob and Alice to decrypt any message as both know the secret key being used for the encryption process. What is the name of this encryption program and is it safe or not safe to use and why?
Scenario 2. Bob sends Alice a message using an encryption key program that allows him to send an encrypted message using her public key but only Alice can decrypt the message with her private key. What is the name of this encryption program and is it safe or not safe to use and why?
Scenario 3. Alice wants to ensure that her work associates can encrypt any emails they send to her which contains sensitive information. Once she receives any of these emails she can use her private key to decrypt them. What is the name of this encryption program and is it safe or not safe to use and why?

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