Title :
Threats to privacy and public keys for protection
Author_Institution :
RSA Data Security Inc., Redwood City, CA, USA
fDate :
Feb. 25 1991-March 1 1991
Abstract :
Public-key cryptography is discussed with respect to the rights of individuals to electronic privacy. The RSA Public-Key Cryptosystem is described, and digital signatures and certificates are discussed. Applications of public-key cryptography are reviewed, and standards and future prospects in this field are considered.<>
Keywords :
cryptography; data privacy; RSA Public-Key Cryptosystem; electronic privacy; privacy; public keys; public-key cryptography; standards; Communication system control; Data privacy; Data security; Dolphins; National security; Postal services; Protection; Public key; Public key cryptography; Secure storage;
Conference_Titel :
Compcon Spring '91. Digest of Papers
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-2134-6
DOI :
10.1109/CMPCON.1991.128805