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What operation is used to combine the plaintext with the key stream in RC4 encryption?
What operation is used to combine the plaintext with the key stream in RC4 encryption?
- Multiplication
- Bit-wise exclusive OR (correct)
- Addition
- Subtraction
What is used to generate the key stream in RC4 encryption?
What is used to generate the key stream in RC4 encryption?
- Systematic multiplication
- Pseudo-random generating technique (correct)
- Exclusive AND operation
- Bit shifting
Which organization banned the usage of RC4 in TLS protocols in 2015?
Which organization banned the usage of RC4 in TLS protocols in 2015?
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) (correct)
What additional investigation is required before implementing new systems using RC4?
What additional investigation is required before implementing new systems using RC4?
What is RC4A+ in relation to the basic RC4 algorithm?
What is RC4A+ in relation to the basic RC4 algorithm?
What type of attack can be carried out if RC4 encryption is not used with a robust MAC?
What type of attack can be carried out if RC4 encryption is not used with a robust MAC?
How is authentication handled in RC4 stream ciphers?
How is authentication handled in RC4 stream ciphers?
According to the text, what size range can the variable-length key have when initializing RC4?
According to the text, what size range can the variable-length key have when initializing RC4?
What is a key characteristic of symmetric key algorithms?
What is a key characteristic of symmetric key algorithms?
Why are symmetric key algorithms considered faster and more efficient?
Why are symmetric key algorithms considered faster and more efficient?
In symmetric key algorithms, what happens if the sender and receiver do not share the secret key?
In symmetric key algorithms, what happens if the sender and receiver do not share the secret key?
What distinguishes symmetric key algorithms from asymmetric key algorithms in terms of security?
What distinguishes symmetric key algorithms from asymmetric key algorithms in terms of security?
Which aspect of symmetric key algorithms makes them suitable for internet communication?
Which aspect of symmetric key algorithms makes them suitable for internet communication?
What is one of the weaknesses found in DES in the last few years?
What is one of the weaknesses found in DES in the last few years?
What property of DES is responsible for a small change in plaintext causing a significant change in ciphertext?
What property of DES is responsible for a small change in plaintext causing a significant change in ciphertext?
What is the significant difference between DES and IDEA regarding key length?
What is the significant difference between DES and IDEA regarding key length?
In IDEA, what is the purpose of the XOR operations in each round?
In IDEA, what is the purpose of the XOR operations in each round?
What happens during the output transformation step in IDEA after all rounds?
What happens during the output transformation step in IDEA after all rounds?
What factor determines the cryptographic strength of a symmetric key algorithm related to the size of the key used?
What factor determines the cryptographic strength of a symmetric key algorithm related to the size of the key used?
Which type of symmetric key algorithm is known for its efficiency and ease of implementation due to being based on a structure called a Feistel network?
Which type of symmetric key algorithm is known for its efficiency and ease of implementation due to being based on a structure called a Feistel network?
What characteristic distinguishes stream ciphers from block ciphers in terms of their encryption process?
What characteristic distinguishes stream ciphers from block ciphers in terms of their encryption process?
Which factor contributes to the cryptographic strength of a symmetric key algorithm by increasing the number of times encryption and decryption processes are repeated?
Which factor contributes to the cryptographic strength of a symmetric key algorithm by increasing the number of times encryption and decryption processes are repeated?
What is a major drawback associated with symmetric key algorithms as compared to asymmetric key algorithms?
What is a major drawback associated with symmetric key algorithms as compared to asymmetric key algorithms?
What is a characteristic of a block cipher?
What is a characteristic of a block cipher?
In Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) mode, what does the encryption scheme involve?
In Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) mode, what does the encryption scheme involve?
What is a distinguishing feature of Output Feedback (OFB) mode in block ciphers?
What is a distinguishing feature of Output Feedback (OFB) mode in block ciphers?
What is a key characteristic of DES (Data Encryption Standard)?
What is a key characteristic of DES (Data Encryption Standard)?
What does the DES function apply to produce a 32-bit output?
What does the DES function apply to produce a 32-bit output?
What is the size of the key used in IDEA encryption?
What is the size of the key used in IDEA encryption?
How many rounds are there in the IDEA encryption process?
How many rounds are there in the IDEA encryption process?
In IDEA encryption, what happens in the final step before producing the output?
In IDEA encryption, what happens in the final step before producing the output?
What is the significance of circular left shifts in generating sub-keys for different rounds in IDEA encryption?
What is the significance of circular left shifts in generating sub-keys for different rounds in IDEA encryption?
Which operation is NOT utilized in the rounds of IDEA encryption?
Which operation is NOT utilized in the rounds of IDEA encryption?
What type of operation is used to combine the plaintext with the key stream in RC4 encryption?
What type of operation is used to combine the plaintext with the key stream in RC4 encryption?
Which organization recommended limiting the use of RC4 encryption due to threat vulnerabilities?
Which organization recommended limiting the use of RC4 encryption due to threat vulnerabilities?
What is a notable drawback identified in using RC4 stream ciphers?
What is a notable drawback identified in using RC4 stream ciphers?
What is the purpose of the Key-Scheduling Algorithm (KSA) in RC4 encryption?
What is the purpose of the Key-Scheduling Algorithm (KSA) in RC4 encryption?
What is the most significant advantage of using RC4 stream ciphers?
What is the most significant advantage of using RC4 stream ciphers?
