Clear DefinitionsRSA
Pronunciation
[ahr-es-ey]
Analogy
Think of RSA as the brand name for a very popular type of secure digital lockbox system.
Definition
Abbreviation for Rivest-Shamir-Adleman, a widely used public-key cryptosystem for encryption and digital signatures.
Key Points
Named after its inventors: Rivest, Shamir, and Adleman.
Used for secure data transmission and proving authenticity.
See 'Rivest-Shamir-Adleman' for full details.
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