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Key encapsulation mechanism

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Key encapsulation mechanisms (KEMs) are a form of encryption algorithm designed to secure cryptographic key material. Key encapsulation constructions are typically asymmetric (public-key) algorithms, although an equivalent symmetric notion is referred to as Key wrap.