Public Key Encryption

Definition

Public key encryption is a cryptographic method that uses two different keys - a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption. It allows secure communication between two parties without the need to share their private keys.

Related terms

Digital Certificates: Digital certificates are electronic documents issued by Certificate Authorities (CAs) that verify the authenticity of an entity's identity in online communications.

Certificate Authorities (CAs): Certificate Authorities are trusted third-party organizations responsible for issuing digital certificates and verifying the identities of entities in online communications.

Encryption:

Encryption is the process of converting plaintext into ciphertext using an algorithm, making it unreadable to unauthorized users.