16.2 - Public Key Cryptography
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Practice Questions
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What is public key cryptography?
💡 Hint: Think about the 'lock and key' analogy.
Name one limitation of the Diffie-Hellman protocol.
💡 Hint: Consider users in different time zones.
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What is the main function of public key cryptography?
💡 Hint: Focus on the difference between shared and separate keys.
True or False: The Diffie-Hellman protocol does not require both parties to be online.
💡 Hint: Remember the need for simultaneous contact.
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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.
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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