18.1 - Key Agreement and Secure Communication
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What does encryption do?
💡 Hint: Think about communication security.
What is a shared key?
💡 Hint: Remember the box analogy where both parties have the same key.
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What is the purpose of encryption?
💡 Hint: Think about how messages are secured.
True or False: In symmetric encryption, different keys are used for encryption and decryption.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of symmetric encryption.
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If Sita and Ram both choose secret values and agree upon a common integer representation of these, describe the process they take without revealing their secrets. What security aspects are at play?
💡 Hint: Think about how shared operations help lead back to a secret.
Propose a scenario where an attacker might attempt to intercept the key agreement process. What strategies could Sita and Ram use to maintain their privacy effectively?
💡 Hint: Consider preventive measures in secure communications.
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