Practice Analogy of Padlock - 16.3.3 | 16. Lecture - 64 | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 3
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Question 1

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What is a public key?

💡 Hint: Think about the padlock analogy.

Question 2

Easy

Describe symmetric key cryptography.

💡 Hint: Consider how it differs from public key cryptography.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a public key?

  • To lock data
  • To unlock data
  • To create keys

💡 Hint: Remember the padlock analogy.

Question 2

Is the Diffie-Hellman protocol secure in any situation?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of asynchronicity.

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Question 1

Design a hypothetical public key cryptosystem and outline its strengths and weaknesses.

💡 Hint: Think about how keys are shared and the potential weaknesses like replay attacks.

Question 2

Explain how the protocol could be compromised and suggest security measures.

💡 Hint: Consider what makes a public channel vulnerable.

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