Public Key Authentication

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Public key authentication is a process of information cryptography that involves the use of public and private keys.

Contents 1 Background 1.1 Process 2 Benefits 3 Drawbacks 4 Public Key Algorithms 5 References 6 See Also 7 External Links

Background

Process

• Generate a key pair on your computer
• Copy and/or send your public key to the server or desired recipient of the messages
• When authentication is required, a signature is generated using the private key
• Server uses the public key to verify the signature and grant access

Benefits

Drawbacks

Public Key Algorithms

References

• [1] - Using Public Key Authentication
• [2] - Public Key Cryptography

See Also

External Links

--larocqt 9:23 PM, 4 April 2009 (EDT)