From 6130da92f3eabef80f5e925e1aa02f14b6be3aa3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Tammi L. Coles" Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2023 13:42:38 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] add digital signatures --- book/source/04-certificates.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/book/source/04-certificates.md b/book/source/04-certificates.md index a256b8e..48f943a 100644 --- a/book/source/04-certificates.md +++ b/book/source/04-certificates.md @@ -1,7 +1,7 @@ (certificates_chapter)= # Certificates -OpenPGP fundamentally hinges on the concept of "OpenPGP certificates," often referred to as "OpenPGP keys." These certificates are complex data structures essential for identity verification and data encryption. Understanding their structure and functionality is pivotal for effective application of the OpenPGP standard. +OpenPGP fundamentally hinges on the concept of "OpenPGP certificates," often referred to as "OpenPGP keys." These certificates are complex data structures essential for identity verification, data encryption, and digital signatures. Understanding their structure and functionality is pivotal for effective application of the OpenPGP standard. ## Terminology: Understanding "keys"