Practice Asymmetric Tasks - 18.3.2 | 18. Key Agreement and Secure Communication | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 3
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Question 1

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What is symmetric key encryption?

💡 Hint: Think about what makes it secure.

Question 2

Easy

Name one challenge of establishing a common key over a public channel.

💡 Hint: Consider who might be listening.

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Question 1

What is the role of the common key in symmetric encryption?

  • To encrypt messages only
  • To decrypt messages only
  • To both encrypt and decrypt messages

💡 Hint: What happens to a message before it reaches the recipient?

Question 2

True or False: The Diffie-Hellman protocol requires both parties to establish a secure channel before agreeing on a key.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What is unique about this protocol?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design your own key exchange protocol similar to Diffie-Hellman, detailing how it could securely share information over a public channel.

💡 Hint: Think about the example of mixing colors and how each participant can add their secret.

Question 2

Critically evaluate the security risks if a common key is not established in secure communications.

💡 Hint: Imagine if anyone could read emails between Sita and Ram!

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