Practice Protocol Explanation - 18.4.1 | 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 how keys work in locks.

Question 2

Easy

Who is an eavesdropper?

💡 Hint: Consider who might be listening in on a conversation.

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Question 1

What is defined by symmetric encryption?

  • Different keys for encryption and decryption
  • Same key for both encryption and decryption
  • Key is sent with the message

💡 Hint: Recall how many keys are involved.

Question 2

True or False: Diffie-Hellman allows direct sharing of secret keys.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the process of deriving a key.

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Question 1

Explain a real-world application of the Diffie-Hellman protocol in online banking.

💡 Hint: Consider how a bank and a user might establish secure communication.

Question 2

Analyze the impact of potential weaknesses in symmetric key encryption.

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of a stolen key in a locked box scenario.

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