When talking HTTPS it's important to note that the protocol uses both asymmetric and symmetric key encryption. Asymmetric key exchange for secure session setup

When talking HTTPS it's important to note that the protocol uses both asymmetric and symmetric key encryption. Asymmetric key exchange for secure session setup / authentication Symmetric key for secure session data encryption https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc4346#section-1 https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc4346#section-1