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A private key, also known as a secret key, is a variable in cryptography that is used to decrypt and...
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A cryptosystem is a suite of cryptographic algorithms needed to implement a particular security service, such as encryption. The term...
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A beam splitter, as used in quantum key distribution (QKD), is a mechanism that divides photons and polarizes them. Beam...
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Coin flipping is a technique for establishing a cryptographic channel between two mistrustful parties. It was popularized by quantum cryptography,...
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Quantum key distribution (QKD) is the creation and implementation of a quantum encryption key that protects transferred data through quantum...
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Oblivious transfer (OT) is a protocol used in cryptography between parties who do not trust each other. It is an...
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In cryptography, Twofish is an encryption algorithm designed by Bruce Schneir. It is a symmetric key block cipher, meaning a...
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A cryptographic primitive is a low-level algorithm used to build cryptographic protocols for a security system. It’s used by cryptographic...
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Quantum cryptography is the application of quantum mechanics principles to encryption to better secure connections between two parties. It gained...
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Quantum computers could easily break current encryption by solving complex problems that classical computers struggle with, endangering digital security. Post-quantum...
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Homomorphic Encryption computes encrypted data without decryption, ensuring data privacy. The types include Partially Homomorphic Encryption (PHE), Somewhat Homomorphic Encryption...
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The Diffie-Hellman key exchange allows two parties to securely establish a shared secret key over a public channel. Learn more from Webopedia.