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1. Importance of securely transferring data:
– CSV files contain valuable information
– Vulnerable to unauthorized access or tampering if not protected appropriately
2. PGP encryption for secure data transfer:
– PGP encryption keeps information safe when sending or storing it
– Uses public and private keys for encryption and decryption
– Public key encrypts the message, private key decrypts it
– Only the recipient with the private key can decrypt and read the message
3. Steps for encrypting CSV files with PGP:
– Download the PGP public key from Salesforce Help
– Copy the key into a text file and save with the “.asc” file extension
– Use Python to encrypt the files using the public key
4. Benefits of using Python for encryption:
– Python is easy to learn and versatile
– Many libraries and tools available for automation, data analysis, and more
– Large and active community for support and resources
5. Encryption function in Python:
– Takes file path, key path, and output path as parameters
– Checks if file and key exist
– Encrypts the file using the public key and saves it to the specified output path

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