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What is the main idea behind Kerckhoffs’ principle?
What is the main idea behind Kerckhoffs’ principle?
- To keep the encryption and decryption algorithm secret.
- To encrypt data without using a key.
- To make the entire system public knowledge.
- To keep the encryption and decryption key secret. (correct)
Why is it important to follow Kerckhoffs’ principle in cryptography?
Why is it important to follow Kerckhoffs’ principle in cryptography?
- To ensure that the system security depends only on the secrecy of the key. (correct)
- To add more complexity to the encryption process.
- To rely on the secrecy of the encryption algorithm.
- To make the encryption and decryption process public.
According to Kerckhoffs’ principle, what should be publicly known about a cryptosystem?
According to Kerckhoffs’ principle, what should be publicly known about a cryptosystem?
- The encryption key
- The decryption key
- The encryption and decryption algorithm
- Everything except the key (correct)
Which characteristic of a cryptosystem aligns with Kerckhoffs’ principle?
Which characteristic of a cryptosystem aligns with Kerckhoffs’ principle?
Why does Kerckhoffs’ principle argue for keeping the encryption algorithm public?
Why does Kerckhoffs’ principle argue for keeping the encryption algorithm public?
How does Kerckhoffs’ principle differentiate between key secrecy and algorithm secrecy?
How does Kerckhoffs’ principle differentiate between key secrecy and algorithm secrecy?
Why is maintaining the privacy of a key considered relatively easier compared to maintaining the privacy of a large algorithm?
Why is maintaining the privacy of a key considered relatively easier compared to maintaining the privacy of a large algorithm?
What would an adversary accomplish by launching a KPA attack according to the text?
What would an adversary accomplish by launching a KPA attack according to the text?
Why is it difficult to come up with a substitute if a program is leaked according to the text?
Why is it difficult to come up with a substitute if a program is leaked according to the text?
What does the text suggest is feasible when it comes to secure communication with multiple parties?
What does the text suggest is feasible when it comes to secure communication with multiple parties?
Why does the text recommend using algorithms available in the public domain?
Why does the text recommend using algorithms available in the public domain?
Why should one avoid proprietary encryption processes according to the text?
Why should one avoid proprietary encryption processes according to the text?
