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generate an encryption protocol
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an encryption protocol should consist of an authentication process, a cryptographic method, a key exchange protocol, and an authentication protocol. the authentication process should verify that the data being exchanged is from a trusted source. the cryptographic method should provide privacy and authenticity of the contents. the key exchange protocol should securely transport a key used to encrypt the data. the authentication protocol should ensure the data wasn't modified in transit.
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