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Derrick wants to validate an encrypted and digitally signed message sent using asymmetric encryption. What does he need from the sender to validate the message?

Answer Options

A

The sender's private key

B

Derrick's private key

C

The sender's public key

D

Derrick's public key

Correct Answer: C

Explanation

To verify whether a message was signed by a sender, the recipient needs the sender's public key.

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