public key
Lotus Domino
An encryption key associated with a Notes ID that is used to verify an electronic signature, encrypt a message, or identify an authenticating user. A public key is part of each user ID, and a copy of the key is stored in the Domino Directory. Certificates on IDs ensure that public keys are valid.
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Microsoft Exchange 2007
The nonsecret half of a cryptographic key pair that is used with a public key algorithm. Public keys are typically used when encrypting a session key, verifying a digital signature, or encrypting data that can be decrypted with the corresponding private key. [Exchange 2007]
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Grid Computing
The public part of a key pair used for cryptographic operations (e.g. signing, encrypting).
Records Management
In a dual-key encryption system, the sequence of characters that is used to encrypt plain text so that it cannot be read without the corresponding private key See also private key and public key infrastructure (PKI).
Security
The public part of an asymmetric key pair that is typically used to verify signatures or encrypt data.
Telecommunications
The key, used in an asymmetric algorithm, that is publicly available [10181-1].