Getting started with encryption: An Introduction to PGP

As presented at the Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility October 7th and 8th 1995 conference "The Good, The Bad, and The Internet" at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

When I was an employee of the University of Chicago, I also presented this talk several times a year here for U of C students, faculty, and staff. This tutorial now lives online so that everyone may benefit.

Background: Why encrypt?

How it Works: A quick & dirty primer on Public Key Cryptography

Digital Signatures

Public Key Distribution

Getting PGP

Setting up and using PGP

Adding a key to your keyring

Security Considerations

If you have any questions or comments about this tutorial, I'd love to hear them. I hope you find this tutorial useful.