Which Algorithm Was the First Asymmetric, or Public-Key, Encryption Algorithm

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which algorithm was the first asymmetric, or public-key, encryption algorithm developed (in 1977) and published for commercial use?

• A) MAC
• B) RSA
• C) DES
• D) AES

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