Some Information about PGPEncryption

PGP stands for pretty good protection, and PGP encryption is a computer program that offers an encryption and decryption service. This computer program offers cryptographic privacy and authentication for data communication. In layman words, it is a kind of program that allows its users to send vital information in an encrypted way, without having to deal with the scare of losing the information to internet hackers.

The concept of this technology has evolved from history. Rulers like Julius Caesar used a technique like this to send cryptic messages, in plain sight, so that if the messenger were to be caught, his captors wouldn’t be able to know what the message says because to decode it they would require a security message or decryption code. Although, now this method is way more advance than what is used to be. Here is a little more information about this program.

1. PGP is most frequently used for sending encrypted messages involving two people. The way it works is that a message is encrypted by using a public key that is fixed to a specific user. Once the message is received by the other user, they use their own private key to decrypt it and only they know how that private key works. This is a very secure means of data transfer and communication since the private keys are the only means of decryption and these private keys are password protected.
2. Along with encryption, PGP also has the feature of digital signature. When you sign your encrypted message using your private key, you are creating a means for the recipient of the message to see if the contents of the message have been edited. This way, if there is any foul play, the recipient would know about it.
3. Although there isn’t any encryption method that is 100 % secure, PGP is said to be the most secure out of all of them, and it gets this position due to its two-key system, digital signature, and the fact that there have been many users who have raved about this program.

4. Getting started with the PGP encryption program is not that complicated. It is a four step method where you first need to download PGP tools for your system, second you have to generate your public and private keys, next you need to enable PGP in your email, and finally get public keys for your clients. And if you are looking for the official PGP branded encryption program, then you can buy it from Symantec, which costs somewhere around one hundred and ten dollars.

Companies that do their business dealing on the internet, but at the same time want to keep it private, go for this program. It is highly reliable and the level of security is also very high which makes sure that there is no room for foul play. Customers and users who use this program have always given positive reviews about it and a lot of them highly recommend it as well.

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