Does modern encryption rely more heavily on private key or public key encryption?
A)Public key encryption
B)Private key encryption
C)A combination of public and private key encryption
D)Neither technique is used much anymore

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A combination of public and private key encryption is used. Private key encryption is faster and more secure than public key encryption, but distributing the private key is a major obstacle. Many security protocols use public key encryption to share a temporary private key, then use the private key for the rest of the session.

Does Modern Encryption Rely More Heavily on Private Key or Public