Defined term
Public Key Encryption
Public Key Encryption: A framework consisting of standards and services to enable secure, encrypted communication and authentication over potentially insecure…
Also known as: Public Key Cryptography
Alternative names:
Public Key Cryptography
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Cybersecurity
Definition
A framework consisting of standards and services to enable secure, encrypted communication and authentication over potentially insecure networks such as the Internet.
Alternative Definitions
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Synonym(s): public key cryptography or asymmetric cryptography
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NICCS Glossary
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