16.6.1 - Summary of Lecture
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What is public key cryptography?
💡 Hint: Think about how messages can be encrypted without sharing keys.
Name one limitation of the Diffie-Hellman key exchange.
💡 Hint: Consider situations where parties may not be available at once.
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What does public key cryptography use to encrypt messages?
💡 Hint: Think about the roles of both types of keys in this system.
True or False: The Diffie-Hellman protocol allows communication without the need for both parties to be online.
💡 Hint: Consider the limitations of this protocol.
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Design a simple public key cryptosystem, specifying how keys will be shared and messages encrypted.
💡 Hint: Use examples to illustrate your process.
Analyze the weaknesses of public key cryptosystems and discuss potential solutions to mitigate these vulnerabilities.
💡 Hint: Think about real-life implications of security breaches.
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