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== Definition ==
 
== Definition ==
   
An '''asymmetric cipher''' is an [[encryption]] scheme using a pair of [[key]]s, one to [[encrypt]] and a second to [[decrypt]] a [[message]].
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An '''asymmetric cipher''' (also called '''asymmetric encryption system''') is an [[encryption]] scheme using a pair of [[key]]s, one to [[encrypt]] and a second to [[decrypt]] a [[message]].
   
 
== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==

Latest revision as of 22:57, 10 October 2019

Definition[]

An asymmetric cipher (also called asymmetric encryption system) is an encryption scheme using a pair of keys, one to encrypt and a second to decrypt a message.

Overview[]

A special class of asymmetric ciphers are public-key ciphers, in which the encrypting key need not be kept secret to ensure a private communication.

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