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Author  Topic  winman Starting Member 26 Posts Posted - 2013-03-14 : 09:46:27 I wanted to know some details about sql server encryption a) What is the exact difference between encryptbypassphrase and encrypting using symmetric key which is protected by a password(while creating symmetric key it is encypted by using password not master key or certificate) b)Which one is more secure in those two? c) If i use the second method mentioned in question a) i.e encrypting using symmetric key which is protected by a password,then in any case after about a year if i want to change password then how it can be easily done?