16.5.3 - Parameter Generation Algorithm
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What is public key cryptography?
💡 Hint: Think about how public keys differ from private keys.
Name one advantage of public key cryptography over symmetric key cryptography.
💡 Hint: Consider the challenges of key sharing.
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What does RSA stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the creators of the RSA algorithm.
True or False: The private key in a public key system can be shared publicly.
💡 Hint: Consider the consequences of sharing the private key.
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If Alice selects two prime numbers, 61 and 53, calculate the modulus N and the totient φ(N).
💡 Hint: Use the formula for totient: φ(N) = (p-1)(q-1).
Using the RSA algorithm, if e is chosen as 17, what can you say about choosing e in relation to φ(N)?
💡 Hint: Factor φ(N) and determine coprimality.
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