CNS S2023-3161606
CNS S2023-3161606
CNS S2023-3161606
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Q.4 (a) What is the purpose of S-boxes in DES? Explain the avalanche effect. 03
(b) What is cryptographic checksum or message authentication code? 04
Describe the three situations in which message authentication code is
Used.
(c) Discuss RSA algorithm. Also Find d and cipher text C using P=3 q=11 07
e=7 and m=10.
OR
Q.4 (a) Construct a playfair key matrix with the key “injection”. 03
(b) What characteristics are needed in secure hash function? Explain the 04
concept of Simple hash function.
(c) Discuss Diffie-Hellman key exchange algorithm with example. 07
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Q.5 (a) Explain Direct Digital signature. 03
(b) Discuss four general categories of schemes for the distribution of public 04
keys.
(c) Discuss X.509 Certificates. 07
OR
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