Definition
Public key encryption
Uses a pair of cryptographic keys, a public and private key: either the key used to encrypt the data is public, and the key used to decrypt the data is private, or vice versa
DTDevolutions Team·August 18, 2026·1 min read
What is Public key encryption?
Uses a pair of cryptographic keys, a public and private key: either the key used to encrypt the data is public, and the key used to decrypt the data is private, or vice versa
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What is Public key encryption?
Uses a pair of cryptographic keys, a public and private key: either the key used to encrypt the data is public, and the key used to decrypt the data is private, or vice versa