CYS 285: Ch. 9 discussion Discuss why public-key encryption is important for electronic commerce. Provide at least one example Provide references, if applicable
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The public key can be freely distributed, while the private key is kept secret. Now, why is it important for electronic commerce? Electronic commerce involves the exchange of sensitive information, such as credit card numbers, personal information, and financial Show more…
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