What is an encryption system that uses two keys: a public key that everyone…

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What is an encryption system that uses two keys: a public key that everyone can have and a private key for only the recipient?

Answer: D. Public Key EncryptionPublic key encryption allows secure communication where anyone can encrypt data using the public key, but only the intended receiver can decrypt it using…

  1. A.

    Encryption

  2. B.

    IDS

  3. C.

    Security Audit software

  4. D.

    Public Key Encryption

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Correct answer: D

Public key encryption allows secure communication where anyone can encrypt data using the public key, but only the intended receiver can decrypt it using their private key.

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