Key Distribution

Question 1

Discuss how randomness plays a significant role within the context of message digest functions with your classmates in the weekly discussion topic. First, discuss the role randomness plays in hashing. Next, explain how hashing can be useful in the establishment and the maintenance of secure communications. Finally, in responding to your peers’ posts, assess your peers’ recommendations and discuss how these functions relate to providing a secure means of communicating.

Question 2

•The purpose of the research paper is to give a thorough survey of the Algorithms of Asymmetric Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure.

•Items that should be addressed include, but are not limited to:

•Asymmetric Cryptography

•Description of each algorithm

•Types:

•Encryption

•Digital Signature

•Hashing Function

•Key Distribution

•Strengths/weaknesses of each algorithm

•Relevant examples of modern applications/industry that utilize each algorithm

•Public Key Infrastructure

•Define

•Discuss the components

•How is it used with asymmetric cryptography