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The “security by obscurity” obfuscation method involves concealing details of encryption algorithms to make them harder for threat actors to crack, but it often relies on the use of weak cryptography. Once the secrets of the algorithm’s implementation are discovered (as they often are), systems using these algorithms become vulnerable to attack. That’s why, according to Kerckhoffs’s Principle, the only secret element of an encryption algorithm should be the key itself.
Encryption keys are a fundamental component of the security of cryptographic systems and should be strongly protected. In order to properly protect your encryption key, you’ll need a key management system.
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