Notes - Computer Security MT24, Asymmetric key ciphers

Created: November 03, 2024
Updated: November 03, 2024

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Flashcards

@Define intuitively a trapdoor function.

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A function that is easy to perform and difficult to invert, but easy to invert given some extra information.

What is the difference between the public key and the private key?

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• Public key: Published publically, used for encryption
• Private key: Kept secret, used for decryption

Why is a chosen plaintext attack always possible against an asymmetric key cipher?

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An attacker can use the public key to encrypt as many plaintexts as they want.

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