diff --git a/book/source/03-cryptography.md b/book/source/03-cryptography.md index 5a129b7..115d087 100644 --- a/book/source/03-cryptography.md +++ b/book/source/03-cryptography.md @@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ OpenPGP extensively uses public-key cryptography for encryption and digital sign OpenPGP documentation, including the foundational RFC, opts for the term "secret key" over the more widely accepted "private key." As a result, in the RFC, you'll encounter the "public/secret key" pairing more frequently than "public/private key." This terminology reflects historical developments in the OpenPGP community, not a difference in technology. -While "secret key" and "private key" serve the same purpose in cryptographic operations, this document will use the more common "public/private" terminology for clarity and consistency with broader cryptographic discussions. +While "secret key" (as used in the OpenPGP RFC) and "private key" serve the same purpose in cryptographic operations, this document will use the more common "public/private" terminology for clarity and consistency with broader cryptographic discussions. ``` ### Cryptographic digital signatures