Safe Prime

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+A safe prime is a prime number *p* where (p-1)/2 is also prime, forming a special pair with its [Sophie Germain prime](/wiki/sophie_germain_prime) counterpart. These primes are valued in [cryptography](/wiki/cryptography) for ensuring the security of certain algorithms.
+## See also
+- [Prime Number](/wiki/prime_number)
+- [Sophie Germain Prime](/wiki/sophie_germain_prime)
+- [Cryptography](/wiki/cryptography)
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