Practice Security of ElGamal Encryption Scheme - 16.4.4 | 16. Lecture - 64 | Discrete Mathematics - Vol 3
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Security of ElGamal Encryption Scheme

16.4.4 - Security of ElGamal Encryption Scheme

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of a public key in the ElGamal encryption scheme?

💡 Hint: Think about its role in the communication process.

Question 2 Easy

Define the discrete logarithm problem in simple terms.

💡 Hint: Relate it to the security of ElGamal.

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Question 1

What is the main security premise of the ElGamal encryption scheme?

It uses symmetric keys
It relies on the difficulty of the discrete logarithm problem
It requires both parties to be online

💡 Hint: Consider how messages are secured in cryptography.

Question 2

True or False: In ElGamal encryption, the public key is used for decryption.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the roles of public and private keys.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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