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Computer Networks
Security Management
Q
The ________ module in Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) uses MD5 to generate a hash code of the message and encrypts it with the sender’s private key using an RSA algorithm.
AA. Signature generation
BB. Encryption
CC. Email conversion
DD. Compression
Correct Answer:
A. A. Signature generation
Explanation:
Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) defines a clever procedure that utilizes various available modules to perform the functions needed to transmit a secure message, such as email. The signature generation module uses MD5 to generate a hash code of the message and encrypts it with the sender’s private key using an RSA algorithm.
