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Ilmari Karonen
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What is this called: encrypt $X$ with key $E$, decrypt $X$ with key $D$?

I am a software developer interested in developing an application with cryptography. I can explain what I want to accomplish, but I do not know the technical terms for the cryptographic functions I am seeking. Many Google searches have not helped me. Could someone please help me with the proper cryptographic terms for what I am seeking, so I know what to search for in my research?

Here is what I am looking for:

  • Encrypt large amounts of data quickly with key $E$.
  • Encryption is currently unbreakable and is expected to remain so as far as is known.
  • The encrypted data cannot be decrypted with key $E$.
  • The encrypted data can only be decrypted with key $D$.
  • Key $E$ is created by passing key $D$ into an algorithm/function.
  • It is preferred that key $D$ can be less than 20 characters and can be typed from what is visible on the keys of an ordinary computer keyboard. (AKA...a password)

Thank you!