Please Define the Following Key Terms

question 63

Short Answer

Please define the following key terms.
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Definitions:

Public Network

A network that is accessible to the general public, offering wide accessibility and connectivity.

VPN

Virtual Private Network; a service that encrypts your internet connection and hides your online identity.

Public-Key Encryption

A cryptographic system that uses pairs of keys: public keys which may be disseminated widely, and private keys which are known only to the owner.

Private Key

A secret key used in encryption algorithms, kept confidential by the owner, for securing digital communications or transactions.