What is public-key technology in SAP BC-SEC - Security?

SAP Term: public-key technology

• Component: BC-SEC

• Component Name: Security

• Description: The technology used for securing digital documents. Public-key technology uses key pairs to provide its protection. Each participant receives an individual key pair consisting of a public key and a private key. These keys have the following characteristics: The keys are pairs; they belong together. You cannot obtain the private key from the public key. As the name suggests, the public key is to be made public. The owner of the keys distributes the public key as necessary. A recipient of a signed document needs to have knowledge of this key in order to verify the digital signature. In addition, to send an encrypted document digital envelope, the sender needs to know the recipient's public key. The private key is to be kept secret. The owner of the keys uses the private key to generate his or her digital signature and to decrypt messages protected with a digital envelope. Therefore, the owner of the keys needs to make sure that no unauthorized person has access to his or her private k

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• Key Concepts: 
  Public-key technology is a type of cryptography that uses two different keys to encrypt and decrypt data. It is used in SAP BC-SEC Security to ensure secure communication between two parties. The public key is used to encrypt data, while the private key is used to decrypt it. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Public-key technology is used in SAP BC-SEC Security to ensure secure communication between two parties. The public key is used to encrypt data, while the private key is used to decrypt it. This ensures that only the intended recipient can access the data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to keep your public and private keys secure, as they are the only way to access encrypted data. Make sure you have a secure backup of your keys in case they are lost or stolen. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Public-key technology is also known as asymmetric cryptography, and it is used in many other applications such as digital signatures and digital certificates. It is also used in other security protocols such as SSL/TLS and SSH.