Signed and Encrypted Email Over The Internet

Signed and encrypted email refers to the process of using digital signatures and encryption techniques to secure email communications over the internet. Here's a breakdown of what each component entails: ### 1. **Digital Signatures**: - **Purpose**: A digital signature is used to verify the authenticity of the email sender and ensure that the message hasn't been altered during transmission. - **How It Works**: The sender uses a private key to create a digital signature for the email.