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What does encryption primarily aim to protect?
What does encryption primarily aim to protect?
- Network performance
- Software applications
- Sensitive data (correct)
- User identities
Symmetric encryption uses different keys for encryption and decryption.
Symmetric encryption uses different keys for encryption and decryption.
False (B)
What is produced as output from the encryption process?
What is produced as output from the encryption process?
Ciphertext
In symmetric encryption, both the sender and receiver must possess the same ______.
In symmetric encryption, both the sender and receiver must possess the same ______.
Match the components of the symmetric encryption scheme with their definitions:
Match the components of the symmetric encryption scheme with their definitions:
What is the main goal of the lecture on network security?
What is the main goal of the lecture on network security?
The secret key is dependent on the plaintext and the algorithm used.
The secret key is dependent on the plaintext and the algorithm used.
Name one of the five ingredients of the symmetric encryption scheme.
Name one of the five ingredients of the symmetric encryption scheme.
What is required for secure use of conventional encryption?
What is required for secure use of conventional encryption?
An opponent can decrypt ciphertext if they know the algorithm and have access to the key.
An opponent can decrypt ciphertext if they know the algorithm and have access to the key.
What is the purpose of the encryption key in symmetric encryption?
What is the purpose of the encryption key in symmetric encryption?
In a symmetric encryption scheme, Y represents the ______ produced by the encryption algorithm.
In a symmetric encryption scheme, Y represents the ______ produced by the encryption algorithm.
Match the following elements of symmetric encryption with their descriptions:
Match the following elements of symmetric encryption with their descriptions:
Why is it problematic if someone discovers the encryption key?
Why is it problematic if someone discovers the encryption key?
Recovery of the encryption key does not affect the security of future messages.
Recovery of the encryption key does not affect the security of future messages.
The plaintext is transformed into ciphertext using the function E(K, X), where E represents the ______ algorithm.
The plaintext is transformed into ciphertext using the function E(K, X), where E represents the ______ algorithm.
What is the main process of a stream cipher?
What is the main process of a stream cipher?
The Caesar cipher involves replacing each letter of the alphabet with the letter standing five places further down the alphabet.
The Caesar cipher involves replacing each letter of the alphabet with the letter standing five places further down the alphabet.
What are two weaknesses of the Caesar cipher?
What are two weaknesses of the Caesar cipher?
The method that involves writing plaintext diagonally and reading it as rows is known as the __________ cipher.
The method that involves writing plaintext diagonally and reading it as rows is known as the __________ cipher.
Match the following cipher methods with their descriptions:
Match the following cipher methods with their descriptions:
What is the primary purpose of cryptography?
What is the primary purpose of cryptography?
Cryptanalysis involves the discovery of both the key and the plaintext.
Cryptanalysis involves the discovery of both the key and the plaintext.
What are the two types of operations used for transforming plaintext to ciphertext?
What are the two types of operations used for transforming plaintext to ciphertext?
The type of encryption that uses a single key for both encryption and decryption is known as ______ key encryption.
The type of encryption that uses a single key for both encryption and decryption is known as ______ key encryption.
Which of the following describes asymmetric encryption?
Which of the following describes asymmetric encryption?
Match the types of cryptanalytic attacks with their descriptions:
Match the types of cryptanalytic attacks with their descriptions:
A block cipher processes all elements of the input at once.
A block cipher processes all elements of the input at once.
What type of encryption allows the cryptanalyst to encrypt multiple chosen plaintexts?
What type of encryption allows the cryptanalyst to encrypt multiple chosen plaintexts?
Flashcards
Symmetric Encryption Model
Symmetric Encryption Model
A system using a single key for both encryption and decryption.
Symmetric Encryption Scheme Ingredients
Symmetric Encryption Scheme Ingredients
Plaintext, encryption algorithm, secret key, ciphertext, and decryption algorithm make up a symmetric encryption scheme.
Plaintext
Plaintext
The original, readable message before encryption.
Encryption Algorithm
Encryption Algorithm
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Secret Key
Secret Key
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Ciphertext
Ciphertext
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Decryption Algorithm
Decryption Algorithm
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Cryptography
Cryptography
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Symmetric Encryption
Symmetric Encryption
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Encryption Key
Encryption Key
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Decryption
Decryption
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Secure Key Exchange
Secure Key Exchange
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Symmetric Cryptosystem
Symmetric Cryptosystem
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Cryptanalysis
Cryptanalysis
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Cipher text only attack
Cipher text only attack
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Known plaintext attack
Known plaintext attack
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Chosen plaintext attack
Chosen plaintext attack
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Chosen ciphertext attack
Chosen ciphertext attack
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Substitution cipher
Substitution cipher
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Transposition cipher
Transposition cipher
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Symmetric key encryption
Symmetric key encryption
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Stream Cipher
Stream Cipher
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Caesar Cipher
Caesar Cipher
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Rail Fence Technique
Rail Fence Technique
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Study Notes
Network Security Fourth Stage
- The lecture focuses on symmetric cryptography
- Symmetric cryptography involves using a single key for both encryption and decryption
- The lecturer provides an overview of core symmetric cryptography concepts
- Students will understand the components of a symmetric cryptosystem at the end of the lecture
Encryption Definition
- Encryption converts readable plaintext into unreadable ciphertext to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access and breaches.
- Organizations regularly use encryption to enhance data security.
Symmetric Encryption Model Ingredients
- Plaintext: The original, intelligible message input into the algorithm.
- Encryption Algorithm: A set of substitutions and transformations performed on the plaintext.
- Secret Key: A value independent of the plaintext, influencing algorithm output.
- Ciphertext: The scrambled output of the encryption algorithm, dependent on both the plaintext and the secret key.
- Decryption Algorithm: The reverse process of the encryption algorithm, using the secret key to recover the original plaintext from the ciphertext
Symmetric Cryptosystem
- Encryption algorithm and decryption algorithm: The encryption algorithm takes plaintext and produces ciphertext, and importantly, decryption algorithm takes cipher and produces original plaintext.
- Secret key: shared by the sender and recipient
- Ciphertext: transmitted over a secure channel.
- Requirements for secure encryption: A robust algorithm that makes it very difficult for attackers to deduce the key and secure transmission to keep secret key undisclosed to attacker.
Model of Symmetric Cryptosystem Diagram
- shows the message source, encryption algorithm, secure channel, decryption algorithm, and the destination.
- The components represent plaintext input to encryption algorithm resulting in the ciphertext output. This ciphertext then goes through a decryption algorithm over a secure channel to generate output as plaintext to the destination.
Cryptographic Dimensions
- Type of operations: The methods used for transforming plaintext to ciphertext (substitution, transposition).
- Number of keys: The number of keys used in the system (symmetric uses a single key).
- Plaintext processing method: The way in which the plaintext is processed (block or stream).
Cryptanalysis
- The process of attempting to discover the key or the plaintext from the ciphertext
- Different cryptanalytic attacks exist, which depend on the data available to the cryptanalyst.
- Ciphertext-only, known plaintext, chosen plaintext, or chosen ciphertext attacks refer to different types of cryptanalytic attacks based on the information known.
Cryptographic System Types
- Substitution cipher: Each element of the plaintext is replaced by another element.
- Transposition cipher: Elements in the plaintext are rearranged
Caesar Cipher
- An example of a substitution cipher.
- Involves shifting each letter in the alphabet a fixed number of positions.
- The main weakness of Caesar cipher is that it only has 25 possible keys (shifting positions). A brute-force attack can easily crack it.
Transposition Ciphers
- Re-arranging the order of the letters.
- Rail Fence Technique is an example, which writes letters diagonally and reads them off as rows for encryption.
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