16.4.4 - Security of ElGamal Encryption Scheme
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of a public key in the ElGamal encryption scheme?
💡 Hint: Think about its role in the communication process.
Define the discrete logarithm problem in simple terms.
💡 Hint: Relate it to the security of ElGamal.
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What is the main security premise of the ElGamal encryption scheme?
💡 Hint: Consider how messages are secured in cryptography.
True or False: In ElGamal encryption, the public key is used for decryption.
💡 Hint: Think about the roles of public and private keys.
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Consider a scenario where Alice wants to send a secret message to Bob using ElGamal encryption. Describe the steps she would take to secure her message.
💡 Hint: Outline the key generation and encryption processes distinctly.
Evaluate the implications if an efficient algorithm for the discrete logarithm problem were discovered. What preventive measures could be taken in cryptographic systems?
💡 Hint: Think about what alternatives exist in cryptographic practices.
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