Справочник Пользователя для Novell SuSE Linux Professional 9.2 Upgrade [Strong Encryption 128 Bit] 00662644457260
Модели
00662644457260
Figure 11.2: KGpg: The Key Manager
‘File’
If you prefer to distribute your key as a file on a data medium instead of
sending it by e-mail, click this option, confirm or change the file path and
name, and click ‘OK’.
name, and click ‘OK’.
11.1.3
Importing Keys
If you receive a key in a file (for example, as an e-mail attachment), integrate it in
your key ring with ‘Import Key...’ and use it for encrypted communication with
the sender. The procedure is similar to the procedure for exporting keys already
described.
your key ring with ‘Import Key...’ and use it for encrypted communication with
the sender. The procedure is similar to the procedure for exporting keys already
described.
Signing Keys
Keys can be signed like every other file to guarantee their authenticity and in-
tegrity. If you are absolutely sure an imported key belongs to the individual spec-
ified as the owner, express your trust in the authenticity of the key with your sig-
nature.
tegrity. If you are absolutely sure an imported key belongs to the individual spec-
ified as the owner, express your trust in the authenticity of the key with your sig-
nature.
Note
Encrypted communication is only secure to the extent that you can
positively associate public keys in circulation with the specified user.
By cross-checking and signing these keys, you contribute to the estab-
lishment of a web of trust.
positively associate public keys in circulation with the specified user.
By cross-checking and signing these keys, you contribute to the estab-
lishment of a web of trust.
Note
126
11.1. Key Management