The private key in asymmetric key cryptography is kept by
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BPSC TRE 1.0
Options
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A.
sender
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B.
receiver
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C.
sender and receiver
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D.
More than one of the above
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
B.
receiver
Detailed Explanation
Correct Answer: Receiver
- In asymmetric encryption, the receiver keeps the private key secret.
- The receiver shares the corresponding public key with others.
- A sender can encrypt a message using the receiver's public key, and the receiver decrypts it using the private key.
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