Public-Key Infrastructure
| Public-key Infrastructure (PKI) is a system that includes tools for generating public keys for encryption, therefore assuring the security of data transmitted over the internet. Public keys are generated by a PKI system and are used to encrypt data that is sent over the internet. The PKI system also includes a private key that is used to decrypt the data that is received. PKI systems are used by businesses and organizations to secure data that is transmitted over the internet. PKI systems are also used by individuals to secure their personal data. PKI systems are important because they provide a way to secure data that is transmitted over the internet. |
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