18.4 - Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange Protocol
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of the Diffie-Hellman protocol?
💡 Hint: Think about the scenario of sharing a secret over a public channel.
What is the difference between a public key and a private key?
💡 Hint: Consider who can access these keys.
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What two things do Sita and Ram share in the Diffie-Hellman protocol?
💡 Hint: Consider what they need to exchange during the protocol.
The security of Diffie-Hellman relies on which problem?
💡 Hint: Which problem makes it hard for unauthorized users to derive keys?
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Explain a scenario where an attacker attempts to intercept the Diffie-Hellman key exchange and the potential outcomes.
💡 Hint: Think about how private keys remain confidential despite public exchanges.
Design a simple illustrative example of the Diffie-Hellman protocol where two parties choose specific values and calculate their shared secret.
💡 Hint: Ensure calculations showcase both parties arriving at the same shared key through independent operations.
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