From 0c41b6c67b6ea5209db3c981f43da459a38df378 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Paul Schaub Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2023 15:20:50 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Clarify asymmetric cryptography and its use in OpenPGP --- book/source/glossary.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/book/source/glossary.md b/book/source/glossary.md index 76d7fed..fe3f25a 100644 --- a/book/source/glossary.md +++ b/book/source/glossary.md @@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ Algorithm Preferences See [](recipe-algorithm-preferences). Asymmetric Cryptography - Asymmetric cryptography is used in OpenPGP. For a more detailed discussion see [](public-key-cryptography). + Asymmetric cryptography (also known as public-key cryptography) is used in OpenPGP to send messages without using a prior shared secret. For a more detailed discussion see [](public-key-cryptography). Authenticated Encryption With Associated Data Short AEAD, refers to an encryption scheme that ensures confidentiality of a message. Additionally, additional data, which is not confidential, may be associated with the message.