Cryptography and Network Security Principles and Practice, 8th Edition - Pearson

Part Three: Asymmetric Ciphers

CHAPTER 9

Public-Key Cryptography and RSA

 

9.1 Principles of Public-Key Cryptosystems

Public-Key Cryptosystems

Applications for Public-Key Cryptosystems

Requirements for Public-Key Cryptography

Public-Key Cryptanalysis

 

9.2 The RSA Algorithm

Description of the Algorithm

Computational Aspects

The Security of RSA

 

9.3 Key Terms, Review Questions, and Problems

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

• ◆ Present an overview of the basic principles of public-key cryptosystems.
• ◆ Explain the two distinct uses of public-key cryptosystems.
• ◆ List and explain the requirements for a public-key cryptosystem.
• ◆ Present an overview of the RSA algorithm.
• ◆ Understand the timing attack. ...