Practice Importance Of A Proper Pseudo-random Number Generator (prng) (5) - Basic Cryptography
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Importance of a Proper Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)

Practice - Importance of a Proper Pseudo-Random Number Generator (PRNG)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a PRNG?

💡 Hint: Think about whether the values can be predicted or not.

Question 2 Easy

What role does a seed play in a PRNG?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens without a starting point.

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Question 1

What is a primary function of a PRNG?

To generate truly random values
To produce deterministic sequences that seem random
To create high-quality cryptography

💡 Hint: Evaluate whether the generated numbers are truly random.

Question 2

True or False: CSPRNGs do not need to be unpredictable.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the role of unpredictability in cryptography.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss the potential implications of using a predictable PRNG in the generation of RSA keys.

💡 Hint: Consider how key predictability impacts overall security.

Challenge 2 Hard

How would an attacker exploit weak nonces in an authentication protocol?

💡 Hint: Think about how unique identifiers help maintain session integrity.

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