How Do You Use Public Key Encryption To Protect Data?
Public key encryption utilizes 2 keys for encryption. The public key is used to encrypt data, and a private key is used to decrypt data. When you use public key encryption, your public key is published but the private key is secret. Anyone with a copy of your public key can encrypt data that only you can read. Public key encryption is most often used commercially on secure websites, but any Microsoft Office XP user can employ public key encryption to protect documents and emails. Obtain a digital certificate from a certification authority. Click on to tools, options, security in Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express. Click on the “get a digital id” button to be directed to a list of certification authority websites. Follow the link to the certification authority’s website. You must apply for the certificate and have your identity verified before it will be sent to you. Open the email from the certification authority and follow the directions to install the certificate. Click on tools, o
