Public Key

Summary

Here is a summary of the Reddit comments related to public key:

• Public Key Basics

  • Public keys are safe to share as they are used for encryption and can be made public without compromising security.
  • It is important to share the public key only and never the private key.

• Creating and Exporting Public Key

  • Users shared tips on how to create and export public keys using programs like Kleopatra.
  • Steps for exporting public keys include going to certificates, finding the key, exporting, and saving it in a text editor file.

• PGP Encryption

  • Discussion on using PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) for encryption, with tools like Kleopatra, GPA, and Kgpg recommended for easy use.
  • Tutorials on PGP usage were suggested for safety on different platforms.

• Encryption Complexity

  • Detailed explanation on the complexity of public key encryption involving prime factorization and the time it takes to decode encrypted data.
  • Description of the challenges in breaking encryption due to the vast number of prime number combinations possible.

• Challenges of Prime Factorization

  • Examples highlighting the difficulties of breaking encryption keys due to the immense size of prime numbers involved.
  • Comparison of the time it takes to break encryption keys using classical computers versus quantum computers.

• Pros:

  • Public keys are safe to share for encryption purposes.
  • Various tools available for creating and managing public keys.
  • Encryption complexity provides a high level of security.

• Cons:

  • Breaking encryption can be extremely time-consuming due to the large number of prime factor combinations.
  • Challenges in decoding encrypted data due to the complexity of prime numbers involved.
  • Size of prime numbers used in encryption makes breaking keys practically impossible without advanced technology.

This summary provides an overview of Reddit comments related to public key, including tips for creating, exporting, and using public keys, explanations on encryption complexity, and the challenges of breaking encrypted data due to the vast number of prime factor combinations.