About restricted keys and common keys in encryption

Backup Exec has the following types of encryption keys:

Table: Types of encryption keys

Key type	Description
Common	Anyone can use the key to encrypt data during a backup job and to restore encrypted data.
Restricted	Anyone can use the key to encrypt data during a backup job. If a user other than the key owner tries to restore data that was encrypted with a restricted key, Backup Exec prompts the user for the key's pass phrase. If the user cannot supply the correct pass phrase for the key, the user cannot restore the data.