change format to standard and clarify role

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Tammi L. Coles 2023-10-07 14:12:45 +02:00
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- [Sign](signing_data) and [verify](verification_chapter) data - [Sign](signing_data) and [verify](verification_chapter) data
- [Issue certifications and examine statements](certifications_chapter) about keys and identities, similar to the role of a Certificate Authority in validating identities. - [Issue certifications and examine statements](certifications_chapter) about keys and identities, similar to the role of a Certificate Authority in validating identities.
To achieve these operations, OpenPGP utilizes a set of [established cryptographic mechanisms](cyrptography_chapter). These building blocks are integrated into OpenPGP's format, which also manages and verifies identities. To achieve these operations, OpenPGP utilizes a set of [established cryptographic mechanisms](cyrptography_chapter). These building blocks are integrated into OpenPGP's standard, which also addresses identities and their verification.
## Who is the audience for this document? ## Who is the audience for this document?