Practice Public Key Cryptography - 16.2 | 16. Lecture - 64 | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is public key cryptography?

💡 Hint: Think about the 'lock and key' analogy.

Question 2

Easy

Name one limitation of the Diffie-Hellman protocol.

💡 Hint: Consider users in different time zones.

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Question 1

What is the main function of public key cryptography?

  • To encrypt messages with a shared key
  • To allow secure communication without shared secrets
  • To use a single key for encryption and decryption

💡 Hint: Focus on the difference between shared and separate keys.

Question 2

True or False: The Diffie-Hellman protocol does not require both parties to be online.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember the need for simultaneous contact.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Design a simple cryptographic protocol using the public key structure discussed, ensuring it addresses the limitations of symmetric systems.

💡 Hint: Consider how to handle the distribution of keys.

Question 2

Discuss the implications of breaking the RSA encryption scheme. What would it mean for modern communications?

💡 Hint: Think about real-world applications and services that rely on RSA.

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