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What is a cryptosystem?
What is a cryptosystem?
Giuseppe
Mon Dec 16 2024
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I am studying cryptography and I encountered the term 'cryptosystem'. I am curious to know what exactly a cryptosystem is and how it works. Can someone explain it to me in simple terms?
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Lorenzo
Wed Dec 18 2024
A cryptosystem is fundamentally a structured arrangement in the realm of mathematics.
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Lucia
Wed Dec 18 2024
It encompasses a finite set of potential plaintexts, which represent the original, unencrypted messages.
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Stefano
Wed Dec 18 2024
Additionally, it includes a finite set of possible cyphertexts, which are the encrypted versions of these plaintexts.
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DavidLee
Tue Dec 17 2024
Another crucial component is the finite set of potential keys, which are used to facilitate the encryption and decryption processes.
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Stefano
Tue Dec 17 2024
Each key within this set corresponds to specific encryption and decryption algorithms.
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