Public key encryption utilizes a pair of encryption keys obtained through ____ .
A) Verizon
B) a Certificate Authority
C) an ISP
D) Microsoft

Question

Public key encryption utilizes a pair of encryption  keys obtained through ____ .
A) Verizon
B) a Certificate Authority
C) an ISP
D) Microsoft

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Public key encryption requires a pair of encryption keys called the public key and private key. The public key can be obtained through a Certificate Authority, which acts as a trusted third party that verifies the identity of the owner of the key pair.

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