Practice Private Key or Symmetric Key Encryption - 18.1.2 | 18. Key Agreement and Secure Communication | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 3
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18.1.2 - Private Key or Symmetric Key Encryption

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Question 1

Easy

What is the primary function of symmetric key encryption?

💡 Hint: Think about the type of key used.

Question 2

Easy

Define ciphertext.

💡 Hint: This is what happens to plaintext after encryption.

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Question 1

What is symmetric key encryption?

  • A method using different keys for encryption and decryption
  • A method using the same key for both encryption and decryption
  • A method that doesn't use keys

💡 Hint: Focus on the key's role in both processes.

Question 2

True or False: The Diffie-Hellman protocol allows two parties to agree on a key over a public channel securely.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Is it possible to securely share a key in public?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Assuming Sita uses a 128-bit key for symmetric encryption, how many possible keys are available? Discuss the implications of this number in terms of brute-force attacks.

💡 Hint: Think about the significance of key size in cryptography.

Question 2

Analyze a situation where an attacker could successfully execute a man-in-the-middle attack on the key agreement process. What measures could Sita and Ram take to prevent this?

💡 Hint: Consider real-world examples of identity verification in communication.

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