Introduce terms: confidentiality and authenticity

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Heiko Schaefer 2023-11-01 19:47:57 +01:00
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@ -17,8 +17,8 @@ OpenPGP is an open standard for cryptographic operations. It is a system based o
With OpenPGP, you can: With OpenPGP, you can:
- [Encrypt](encryption_chapter) and [decrypt](decryption_chapter) messages - [Encrypt](encryption_chapter) and [decrypt](decryption_chapter) messages to achieve confidentiality
- [Sign](signing_data) and [verify](verification_chapter) data - [Sign](signing_data) and [verify](verification_chapter) data to ensure authenticity
- [Issue and validate certifications](component_signatures_chapter) about keys and identities, similar to the role of a Certificate Authority in validating identities. - [Issue and validate certifications](component_signatures_chapter) about keys and identities, similar to the role of a Certificate Authority in validating identities.
## Who is the audience for this document? ## Who is the audience for this document?