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Guardians of privacy
Suman Chahar
Abstract
According to modern cybersecurity, the concept of public key cryptography or asymmetric cryptography is one of the basics. Public key cryptography uses two keys: A private key is kept in secret and a public key is distributed publicly. Traditionally, symmetric cryptography uses a single key for everything from encryption to decoding, while quantum methods operate differently. Digital signatures, key exchange data channels, and even secure communication have been made possible thanks to the paradigm shift in cryptography. This chapter highlights the emergence of the rudimentary concepts, computational rules, and relevant advantages of using public key cryptography. It is paramount that this technology is deployed to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and authenticity of digital communications.