Key Pair: A key pair in public-key cryptography consists of a private key, which is kept secret, and a public key, which can be shared publicly. The keys are mathematically related, allowing for secure data encryption, digital signatures, and key exchanges. Key pairs enable functions such as SSL/TLS for secure web communications and PGP for secure emails.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D1: General Security Concepts | SSCP D5: Cryptography
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