Lecture 9: Stream Ciphers and Multi-Message Security
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What is a key feature that distinguishes stream ciphers from block ciphers?

  • Support for key reusability (correct)
  • Utilization of large keys
  • Incorporation of complex substitution-permutation networks
  • Exclusive use of XOR operation
  • In the context of stream ciphers, what does multi-message security aim to address?

  • Known-plaintext attacks
  • Ciphertext-only attacks
  • Chosen-plaintext attacks
  • Key exhaustion attacks (correct)
  • What analogy is drawn between stream ciphers and one-time pad schemes at a high-level?

  • Usage of pseudo-random generators (correct)
  • Employment of complex substitution boxes
  • Utilization of asymmetric encryption
  • Restrictions on key size
  • What is the primary function of the XOR operation in stream ciphers?

    <p>Facilitate the encryption process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the size of the key space in stream ciphers compare to block ciphers?

    <p>Key space in stream ciphers is significantly smaller</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the key space and the message space in the stream cipher discussed?

    <p>The message space is significantly larger than the key space.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the stream cipher differ from a one-time pad (OTP) in terms of key generation?

    <p>The stream cipher uses a shorter key than OTP.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the encryption process or system called a stream cipher?

    <p>It processes data in small bits like a stream.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the stream cipher, what does XOR operation refer to?

    <p>A mathematical operation that combines two values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for the pseudo random generator in a stream cipher to extend or stretch bits?

    <p>To improve the security of the encryption process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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