Which algorithm was the first asymmetric, or public-key, encryption algorithm developed (in 1977) and published for commercial use?
A) MAC
B) RSA
C) DES
D) AES

Name: Which algorithm was the first asymmetric, or public-key, encryption algorithm developed (in 1977) and published for commercial use? A) MAC B) RSA C) DES D) AES
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RSA was the first asymmetric (public-key) encryption algorithm developed and published for commercial use in 1977. It was invented by Ron Rivest, Adi Shamir, and Leonard Adleman.

Which Algorithm Was the First Asymmetric, or Public-Key, Encryption Algorithm