CyberCertPrepSecurity FundamentalsCryptography FundamentalsEASYFree question
In asymmetric encryption, which key is used to encrypt a message intended for a specific recipient?
- A.The sender's private key
- B.The recipient's public key
- C.The sender's public key
- D.A shared secret key
Why B is correct
In asymmetric encryption, the recipient's public key is used to encrypt the message. Only the recipient's corresponding private key can decrypt it. This solves the key distribution problem because public keys can be shared openly without compromising security.
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