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Applications of Discrete Log Problem in Cryptography

17.2.6 - Applications of Discrete Log Problem in Cryptography

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Question 1 Easy

Define the discrete logarithm.

💡 Hint: Think about the structure of logarithms in general.

Question 2 Easy

What is a cyclic group?

💡 Hint: Consider what defines group structure in mathematics.

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Question 1

What does the discrete logarithm problem involve?

Calculating the order of a group
Finding the exponent x in g^x = y
Determining the generator of a group

💡 Hint: Focus on the relationship between operations and exponents.

Question 2

True or False: The Diffie-Hellman protocol allows two parties to create a shared secret key using DLP.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what the protocol aims to achieve.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given g = 5 in a cyclic group of order 11, calculate the discrete logarithm of y = 3.

💡 Hint: Calculate the powers of g step by step until you find the matching value.

Challenge 2 Hard

Assess the security implications of using a widely known DLP where algorithms exist to solve it efficiently.

💡 Hint: Research any known vulnerabilities in popular cryptographic systems.

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