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A
shared secret
is
a
piece of
information
, such
as
a
password
,
encryption
key, or cryptographic token, that is known only to
a
specific
set of parties. It is used in various security
contexts
to ensure
secure communication
and
authentication
between users, devices, or systems. **Key characteristics of
a
shared secret
:**
1
. **
Confidentiality**
: The
shared secret
should remain confidential between the parties involved. If it is exposed to unauthorized individuals, the security of the communication is compromised.
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