In a public key system, confidentiality is achieved by encrypting with:
In a public key system, confidentiality is achieved by encrypting with:
Answer: B. Receiver’s public key — The receiver’s public key ensures only they can decrypt the message using their private key.
- A.
Sender’s private key
- B.
Receiver’s public key
- C.
Receiver’s private key
- D.
Sender’s public key
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Correct answer: B
The receiver’s public key ensures only they can decrypt the message using their private key.
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