public key / RSA encryption Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is assymetric encryption
A
different keys used for encrypting and decrypting
two keys required for each device (a key pair)
2
Q
what ais public key cryptiography
A
secure form of assymetric key encryption where we treat each key pair differently
3
Q
what is public key used for
A
encryption
4
Q
what is private key used for
A
decryption
5
Q
what is the difference between public key and private key
A
public -> known and shared by everyone
private -> known by owner only
6
Q
what are the 3 things public key cryptography provide
A
confidentiality
authentication
message integrity
