18.2 - The Symmetric Key Encryption Process
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What is a symmetric key in encryption?
💡 Hint: Think about how both Sita and Ram use the same key.
Define plaintext.
💡 Hint: Consider the message before it gets scrambled.
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What is the role of the symmetric key in encryption?
💡 Hint: Consider who has the key.
True or False: In symmetric key encryption, the same key is used for both encrypting and decrypting.
💡 Hint: Think about how Sita and Ram handle their messages.
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How would an attacker try to break the symmetric encryption? Discuss the techniques they might use and suggest ways to strengthen the key agreement process.
💡 Hint: Think about common ways attackers exploit weaknesses.
Consider a scenario where Sita and Ram set their symmetric key as '12345'. Discuss the implications of using such a weak key. What would be a better approach?
💡 Hint: Reflect on key uniqueness and complexity.
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