When are the handshaking stages over in a cryptographic system standard?
A) After the two sides have authenticated each other and keys have been exchanged
B) After an electronic signature is sent and received by each party
C) After the sender encrypts the combined message and electronic signature for confidentiality
D) After the two sides have authenticated each other and messages have been exchanged

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The handshaking stages in a cryptographic system standard are considered complete after the two sides have authenticated each other and keys have been exchanged. This process establishes a secure communication channel by verifying the identities of the parties involved and securely exchanging encryption keys necessary for encrypting and decrypting the messages that follow.

When Are the Handshaking Stages Over in a Cryptographic System