16.3.1 - Keys in Public Key Cryptosystem
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What is the primary purpose of public key cryptography?
💡 Hint: Think about how messages can be sent over insecure channels.
Define the term 'public key.'
💡 Hint: Consider its role in the encryption process.
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What is a public key?
💡 Hint: Think about who can use it to encrypt messages.
True or False: The Diffie-Hellman protocol requires both parties to be online simultaneously.
💡 Hint: How do they achieve key agreement?
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How would you apply the Diffie-Hellman protocol in a scenario where two parties wish to establish a secret communication? Provide a step-by-step method.
💡 Hint: Consider how public values are created and shared.
Given a prime number and a corresponding public key in RSA, explain how an attacker could theoretically break the encryption. Discuss the feasibility of this approach.
💡 Hint: Think about the reliance on large primes and their properties.
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