Security Flashcards
1
Q
Symmetric Encryption
A
A & B share keys, fast but need secure means to share keys
2
Q
Asymmetric Encryption
A
B makes key pair, shares one of them with A. slow, but key sharing is less difficult
3
Q
Digital Signatures
A
Asymmetric Keys to enable checking
Sender “signs” w/private key receiver verifies with it
4
Q
Digital Certs
A
Binds public key and identity
-Receiver can validate key is senders
5
Q
Certificate Authority
A
Assumed trusted (preinstalled)
Use CA’s key to verify
6
Q
A
