QuestionQ2Verified/CryptographyCopy linkReport a problemAsk AstroTutorSave questionWhich of the following does PGP use to encrypt data?AAn asymmetric encryption algorithmBA symmetric encryption algorithmCA symmetric key distribution systemDAn X.509 digital certificateShow AnswerAnswerExplanationPGP encrypts the actual message data with a symmetric encryption algorithm because it is efficient for bulk data. The symmetric session key is subsequently protected using asymmetric cryptography.Show comments0Show commentsCommunity DiscussionNo comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!
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