Encryption Demo
How Does Encryption Actually Protect You?
Visualizing PGP/GPG with an Interactive Demo
See how encryption scrambles messages to protect them, and how only the correct key can unlock them. This demo uses a simplified visual metaphor to explain public/private key concepts.
Encryption Panel
Decryption Panel
How Encryption Works to Protect You
Encryption transforms your messages into scrambled text that only someone with the correct key can read. This demo visualizes the process using a simplified metaphor:
Public Key
This is like a padlock that anyone can use to secure a message. You can share it publicly so people can send you encrypted messages.
Private Key
This is the unique key that unlocks messages secured with your public key. You must keep this completely secret for security.
Real-world Usage
PGP/GPG encryption is used to secure emails, files, and communications. Even if intercepted, encrypted messages remain unreadable without the private key.
