Your security staff has asked for more information on public-key encryption

Question:

(a)Your security staff has asked for more information on public-key encryption. You will provide more information by identifying the specific parts of a public-key cryptosystem. In a 2-3-parag identify the principal ingredients of a public-key cryptosystem. Include a detailed description of each term.

(B) Your consulting assignment with the security staff has been a success. The staff understands the encryption concepts that you have explained. The latest discussions have been on public-key cryptography. The following are some specific questions that need to be explained in more detail:

• What are the 4 key elements of a public-key directory?
• What is a public-key certificate?
• Explain the elements of a public-key directory, and include an explanation of a public-key certificate.
• Research the tools available to create A Secure Shell public-key certificate using the Windows environment.
• Differentiate between the tools researched and make a recommendation for one tool that you examined. Supply the reasons for your recommendation.
• Describe the process used to generate a public-key certificate using your recommended tool. Include challenges and any best practices.