!!! Overview [{$pagename}] or [Secret-key] and A [Public Key] are [Cryptographic Keys] that are mathematically linked. The [{$pagename}] may be used to: * decrypt [ciphertext] which was [Encrypted] by the [Public Key] * perform [Signature Generation] which anyone with the [Public Key] could perform [Signature Verification] * [Encrypt] a [message] which could be read by anyone with the [Public Key] (which should be considered [Everybody]) Protection and safeguarding of the [{$pagename}] must be performed as the [{$pagename}] is essentially a [Bearer Token]. The two keys are used in [Asymmetric Key Cryptography] stems from the use of different keys to perform these opposite functions, each the inverse of the other. [Asymmetric Key Cryptography] as contrasted [Symmetric Key Cryptography] which relies on the same [{$pagename}] or [Secret-key] to perform both operations. !! [Public Key Infrastructure Weaknesses] If the [Private Key] is not properly safeguarded by the original owner, digital forgery can become a major concern as the [Private Key] is considered to be a [Bearer Token]. !! More Information There might be more information for this subject on one of the following: [{ReferringPagesPlugin before='*' after='\n' }]