Public Key File
General Information
| Title | Public File Extension |
| Extension | .public |
| Full Form | Public Key File |
| File Type | Security File |
| Developer | Various |
| MIME Type | application/x-pkcs7-certificates |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store public keys |
| Additional Functions | Verify identity, Encrypt data |
| Features | Non-confidential, Asymmetric encryption |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High security |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | No |
Use Cases
| Email Encryption | Yes |
| Data Encryption | Yes |
| Software Signing | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | None inherent |
| Best Practices | Key management, Regular updates |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | Varies by standard |
| Latest Version | Dependent on software |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .pem, .key, .crt, .cer |
