"Pretty Good Privacy" is a program for encrypting data that is based on the public-private key principle. Messages can be encrypted with a public key, but later they can only be decrypted and read with the private key.
A public key/private key encryption scheme used to digitally sign messages, encrypt files, of both.
A program, developed by Phil Zimmerman, which cryptographically protects files and electronic mail from being read by others. It may also be used to digitally sign a document or message, thus authenticating the creator. See also: encryption, Data Encryption Standard, RSA. [Source: RFC1983
(abbreviation: PGP) A program, developed by Phil Zimmerman, that uses cryptography to protect files and electronic mail from being read by others. PGP also includes a feature which allows users to digitally "sign" a document or message, in order to provide non-forgable proof of authorship.
("PGP") class of software that provides security of information in storage or during transmission. [D04866] RUP
( PGP) : A computer encryption algorithm developed by Phil Zimmermann, based on RSA.
A security application that uses public-key encryption. See also public-key encryption.
Encryption algorithm developed by Phil Zimmerman.
PGP is a program that uses cryptography to protect files and electronic mail from hostile parties.
E-mail crypto protocol that uses RSA and IDEA, implemented in software package widely distributed on the Internet.
A controversial freeware program created in June, 1991 by Philip Zimmermann, PGP is designed to encrypt data for security.
a freeware program designed to encrypt email
PGP enables users to send and receive encrypted email. This affords such users a high level of privacy for all communications.
E-mail encryption program that is freeware for personal, noncommercial users that uses a public-key encryption scheme. 12.24
An encryption system which makes data sent on the Internet secure from unauthorized access.
A freeware electronic-mail security program, designed by Phillip Zimmerman
A process for encrypting electronic messages and documents. Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) is the most common form of encryption because it is public, free, and comparatively user-friendly. PGP requires the sender to have special software, available free, to encrypt messages. Once a message is encrypted, it requires an electronic "key" to decrypt. The decryption key can be distributed by the sender or accessed at a public Web site. Because the decryption key is publicly available, PGP does not offer protection from e-mail tampering by recipients. PGP only really protects electronic documents from being intercepted and altered en route.
A freeware program that secures e-mail messages by encrypting and/or adding a digital signature to them. There are also commercial versions of PGP available...
A commonly used encryption system, invented by Phillip Zimmerman. PGP is based on public key encryption, and is one of the authentication schemes available through Network Solutions' Guardian plan. [see also: Encryption, Guardian, Authentication
Software used to provide privacy and authentication for e-mail, through the use of a managed PKI system. It was originally developed in 1991.
PGP is a popular program used to encrypt and decrypt email over the Internet. It can also be used to send an encrypted digital signature that lets the receiver verify the sender's identity and know that the message was not changed en route. PGP can also be used to encrypt files being stored so that they are unreadable by other users. Available both as freeware and in a low-cost commercial version, PGP is the most widely used privacy-ensuring program by individuals and is also used by many corporations. Developed by Philip R. Zimmermann in 1991, PGP has become a standard for email security.
PGP Encryption (Pretty Good Privacy) is a computer program that provides cryptographic privacy and authentication. It was originally created by Philip Zimmermann in 1991.