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What is the primary goal of cryptanalysis in the context of encryption systems?

  • Ensure the ciphertext remains secure
  • Recover the key in use (correct)
  • Recover the plaintext of a single ciphertext
  • Exploit weaknesses in the encryption algorithm
  • Which type of cryptography requires a secure method for key exchange between parties?

  • Asymmetric Key Cryptography
  • Hash Function
  • Symmetric Key Cryptography (correct)
  • None of the above
  • In a brute-force attack, how many keys must an attacker typically test on average to succeed?

  • Half of all possible keys (correct)
  • Only the most common keys
  • All possible keys
  • One out of every three keys
  • What characteristic differentiates asymmetric key cryptography from symmetric key cryptography?

    <p>Usage of a pair of keys (public and private)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a popular symmetric key cryptography system?

    <p>RSA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the primary objective of cryptographic techniques?

    <p>To ensure data remains confidential, integrity is maintained, and authenticity is verified.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cryptographic systems, what is the significance of using a secret key during the encryption process?

    <p>It determines the specific substitutions and transformations applied to the plaintext.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a symmetric key cipher from an asymmetric key cipher?

    <p>Symmetric key ciphers utilize one key for both encryption and decryption, while asymmetric key ciphers use a pair of keys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components directly results in the creation of ciphertext in a symmetric cipher model?

    <p>The encryption algorithm combined with the secret key.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature of cryptography ensures that the sender cannot deny sending a message?

    <p>Non-repudiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Cryptanalysis

    • Objective of cryptanalysis is to recover the encryption key rather than just plaintext.
    • Two main approaches to attacking conventional encryption:
      • Cryptanalysis: Utilizes knowledge of algorithms, plaintext characteristics, or sample plaintext-ciphertext pairs.
      • Brute-force attack: Involves systematically trying every potential key until the correct one is found; statistically, half of all keys must be tested to succeed.

    Types of Cryptography

    • Three main categories exist:
      • Symmetric Key Cryptography:
        • Also known as secret-key cryptography.
        • Uses a single key for both encryption and decryption by sender and receiver.
        • Main disadvantage: secure key exchange is necessary.
        • Popular systems include DES, AES, and Blowfish.
      • Asymmetric Key Cryptography:
        • Known as public key cryptography.
        • Utilizes two keys: a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption.
        • More secure than symmetric key systems.
      • Hash Function:
        • A type of cryptographic function that converts data into a fixed-size string of characters.

    Features of Cryptography

    • Confidentiality: Ensures unauthorized parties cannot access the information.
    • Integrity: Guarantees that the information remains unaltered during transmission.
    • Non-repudiation: Provides proof of the origin of the information, preventing denial of involvement.
    • Authentication: Validates the identity of users involved in the information exchange.

    Symmetric Cipher Model

    • Comprises five key components:
      • Plain Text: The original, readable message before encryption.
      • Encryption Algorithm: The method which transforms plaintext into ciphertext using the input of plaintext and a secret key.
      • Secret Key: A unique value independent of plaintext and algorithm that affects the encryption process.
      • Cipher Text: The transformed, unreadable output that results from the encryption algorithm.
      • Decryption Algorithm: The process that converts ciphertext back to plaintext, using the same key in reverse.

    Domain Name Server (DNS) Security

    • DNS resolves domain names to IP addresses for communication on the Internet.
    • DNS Spoofing: An attack that alters DNS server records to redirect users to fraudulent sites.
    • Prevention of DNS spoofing involves keeping DNS server software updated, as updates often include patches for security vulnerabilities.

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