The private key in asymmetric key cryptography is kept by

Asked In: BPSC TRE 1.0

Options

  • A. sender
  • B. receiver
  • C. sender and receiver
  • D. More than one of the above
  • 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.