Practice Encryption and Decryption Algorithms - 18.2.1 | 18. Key Agreement and Secure Communication | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 3
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18.2.1 - Encryption and Decryption Algorithms

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Question 1

Easy

What is symmetric key encryption?

💡 Hint: Think about the key used in both processes.

Question 2

Easy

Define plaintext.

💡 Hint: What do we call the message before it is scrambled?

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Question 1

What is symmetric key encryption?

  • Use of different keys for encryption and decryption
  • Use of same key for both encryption and decryption
  • No keys are used

💡 Hint: Remember the definition shared in class.

Question 2

True or False: The Diffie-Hellman protocol can securely create a shared key even over insecure channels.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the main purpose of the Diffie-Hellman protocol.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a scenario where Sita and Ram have established a symmetric key. If an adversary intercepts their ciphertext, what cryptographic strategies could they employ to attempt to recover the plaintext? Discuss the feasibility of these methods.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how long cracking a strong key would take.

Question 2

The security of the Diffie-Hellman protocol relies on the difficulty of the discrete logarithm problem. How might changes in computational power influence its security? Discuss potential impacts on cryptographic practices.

💡 Hint: Think about how advancements in technology can change encryption strengths.

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