OpenPGP

Definitions

1. An open standard for encrypting and signing data with public-key cryptography, commonly used for secure email, file encryption, and key distribution. OpenPGP defines how keys, signatures, and encrypted messages are formatted and exchanged across compatible tools.

   In plain English: An open cryptography standard for encrypting and digitally signing messages or files.

   Example: "The security team used OpenPGP to exchange sensitive incident notes with an external researcher without relying on the mail provider."

Related Terms

• Steganography
• PKI
• Elliptic Curve Cryptography
• Hybrid Encryption
• Key Pair
• RSA
• S/MIME
• Asymmetric Key