Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) Cryptosystem: A data encryption and decryption program used for securing the privacy of email communications, files, and data storage. PGP uses a combination of symmetric-key cryptography and public-key cryptography to offer confidentiality, authentication, and integrity checking of data. It’s widely regarded for its capability to provide robust security for digital communication, making it a popular choice for protecting sensitive email content.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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