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Which encryption tool was one of the first to gain attention from the general public and media?
Which encryption tool was one of the first to gain attention from the general public and media?
- PGP (correct)
- AES
- DES
- RSA
What type of algorithm was the original release of PGP based on?
What type of algorithm was the original release of PGP based on?
- Hashing algorithm
- Symmetric algorithm (correct)
- Asymmetric algorithm
- Key exchange algorithm
Under what law was the original release of PGP regulated as a munition?
Under what law was the original release of PGP regulated as a munition?
- Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA)
- Patriot Act
- USA PATRIOT Act
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (correct)
Which algorithm is named after its creators Ron Rivest, Adi Shamir, and Leonard Adleman?
Which algorithm is named after its creators Ron Rivest, Adi Shamir, and Leonard Adleman?
Which type of cryptographic algorithm has a higher cryptographic strength with shorter keys and is known for its efficiency?
Which type of cryptographic algorithm has a higher cryptographic strength with shorter keys and is known for its efficiency?
Which cryptographic algorithm is used in Secure Hash Algorithm 2 (SHA-2) and Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA)?
Which cryptographic algorithm is used in Secure Hash Algorithm 2 (SHA-2) and Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA)?
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Study Notes
Cryptography and Encryption
- PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) was one of the first encryption tools to gain attention from the general public and media.
PGP Algorithm
- The original release of PGP was based on the RSA algorithm.
Regulation of PGP
- The original release of PGP was regulated as a munition under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) law.
RSA Algorithm
- The RSA algorithm is named after its creators Ron Rivest, Adi Shamir, and Leonard Adleman.
Cryptographic Strength
- Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) has a higher cryptographic strength with shorter keys and is known for its efficiency.
Cryptographic Algorithms
- The Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) is used in Secure Hash Algorithm 2 (SHA-2).
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