RSA Encryption Algorithm Overview
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What does RSA stand for in the context of encryption?

Rivest-Shamir-Adleman

What are the components of a public key in RSA encryption?

{e, n}

How is RSA used in HTTPS?

To establish secure connections between web browsers and servers.

Why is RSA used in SSH?

<p>To secure remote access to servers and devices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of RSA algorithm in secure communication protocols?

<p>To ensure confidentiality and integrity of data transmission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who must know the value of 'n' in RSA encryption?

<p>Both sender and receiver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the names of the three individuals who developed the RSA algorithm?

<p>Rivest, Adi Shamir, Len Adleman</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the typical sizes for the integer n in the RSA scheme?

<p>1024 bits or 309 decimal digits</p> Signup and view all the answers

In RSA encryption, what values must both the sender and receiver know?

<p>Value of n</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of the public key in RSA encryption?

<p>{e, n}</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which exponent do only the receiver know in the RSA encryption process?

<p>d</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of encryption algorithm is RSA?

<p>Public-key encryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using RSA in VPNs?

<p>To establish secure tunnels between devices and networks for private and secure communication over public networks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can RSA be used in emails?

<p>To digitally sign emails, ensuring their authenticity and preventing tampering.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way can RSA be applied to file encryption?

<p>RSA can be used to encrypt sensitive files, protecting them from unauthorized access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the role of RSA in database encryption.

<p>RSA can be used to encrypt sensitive data in databases, protecting it from unauthorized access.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the process of digital signatures using RSA.

<p>Calculates a hash value for the message and provides the hash value along with the recipient's public key as inputs to a digital signature verification algorithm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What security capabilities do digital signatures based on asymmetric key provide?

<p>Digital signatures provide a set of security capabilities that would be difficult to implement in any other way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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