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I have this question for an essay in school:

Describe how asymmetric encryption allows PKI to function.

Now, I understand asymmetric encryption but what is PKI? It isn't in my book and I have no idea how to answer it. Any help?

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NeedHelp said:

I have this question for an essay in school:

Describe how asymmetric encryption allows PKI to function.

Now, I understand asymmetric encryption but what is PKI? It isn't in my book and I have no idea how to answer it. Any help?

http://www.itsecurit...papers/upaq.htm

Please use in your own words.

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Wow, nice find! I only need about a paragraph though so it'll be easy to use in my own words!

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LoL one paragraph... Thats enough to do a 1 page report on. :-P

Extra Credit? ;)

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