diff --git a/book/source/05-private.md b/book/source/05-private.md index c10df3b..d345425 100644 --- a/book/source/05-private.md +++ b/book/source/05-private.md @@ -4,13 +4,15 @@ SPDX-License-Identifier: CC-BY-SA-4.0 --> (private_key_chapter)= -# Private key material in OpenPGP +# Managing private key material in OpenPGP + +## Overview of private keys This chapter discusses the handling of private key material within OpenPGP. Private key material is associated with component keys, which are integral parts of [OpenPGP certificates](certificates_chapter). For a discussion of packet structure internals, see the chapter {ref}`zoom_private`. -## Terminology: "certificates" and "private keys" +## "Certificates" and "private keys" explained Recall that in this document, the term *OpenPGP certificate* refers to what are commonly known as "OpenPGP public keys." OpenPGP certificates are the combination of component public keys, identity components, binding self-signatures, and third-party certifications, as discussed in the previous chapter ({ref}`certificates_chapter`).