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Public Key Encryption

Public Key Encryption: A framework consisting of standards and services to enable secure, encrypted communication and authentication over potentially insecure…

Also known as: Public Key Cryptography

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Public Key Cryptography
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Definition

A framework consisting of standards and services to enable secure, encrypted communication and authentication over potentially insecure networks such as the Internet.

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Synonym(s): public key cryptography or asymmetric cryptography

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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